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Scissor Grinder? - Tibicen auletes - male
Copyright © 2007 Scott Justis

Scissor Grinder? - Tibicen auletes - Male
Virginia Beach, Virginia, Virginia, USA
July 26, 2007
Size: Head to wingtip - 70-80mm

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Contributed by Scott Justis on 26 July, 2007 - 9:21pm
Last updated 28 October, 2008 - 10:15pm

Moved
Moved from Tibicen.
… Scott Justis, 28 October, 2008 - 10:15pm

T. auletes teneral
Given your location, this specimen's extreme emerald green color during the eclose process and pink eyes, all point to Tibicen auletes which is found in high abundance at the mouth of the Chesapeake bay.
… Gerry Bunker, 28 October, 2008 - 12:20pm

 
Thanks!
I'll move the images along then.
… Scott Justis, 28 October, 2008 - 10:14pm

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