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Virginia Ctenucha - Ctenucha virginica
Copyright © 2007 Ilona L.

Virginia Ctenucha - Ctenucha virginica
Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
June 7, 2007
Size: ~40mm in length
Hard to say what my favorite "find" of the day was today although this is one of the top contenders. It was hot and humid today and the insects were out and visible in full force this afternoon.
Contributed by Ilona L. on 7 June, 2007 - 11:25pm
Last updated 13 December, 2010 - 10:33pm

Moved
Moved from Moths.
… john and jane balaban, 22 June, 2007 - 8:16am

found same bug in upstate new york
The body of mine is an iridescent blue - very pretty. Caught when warm and humid out also. Mine is a specimen now (did not fare well in my temporary bug jar). So I was able to spread the wings and get a shot of which I'll post.
… elle suzanne, 22 June, 2007 - 6:28am

Moved
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… john and jane balaban, 13 June, 2007 - 7:49pm

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