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Heterosilpha aenescens
Copyright © 2007 Guy A. Hanley

Heterosilpha aenescens
Size: head to elytral tip 13mm
the branching costae is diagnostic of Heterosilpha with this species being more metallic in coloration than H.ramosa Unfortunately There is no collection data for this particular specimen.
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Contributed by Guy A. Hanley on 28 September, 2007 - 11:11am
Last updated 1 October, 2007 - 8:34am

Here, here!
I'm glad to see any group of eleven beetle images come in but this set is an *outstanding* contribution. Very nice, Guy.

BTW, is there any collection data?
… Jim McClarin, 28 September, 2007 - 5:26pm login or register to post comments

Applause:-)
Just wanted to thank you for the superb images, identification notes, and the contributions of overlooked species. Bravo, Guy!
… Eric R. Eaton, 28 September, 2007 - 12:54pm login or register to post comments

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