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Stenomorpha
Copyright © 2006 William Ericson

Stenomorpha
San Bernardino County, California, USA
April 20, 2006
this one is for kojun. it was found at night walking on a dirt road.

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Stenomorpha Stenomorpha
Contributed by William Ericson on 30 November, 2007 - 2:46pm
Last updated 18 December, 2007 - 3:15pm

hunch
so if I were to guess, I would say Stenomorpha, based on the explanate prnotum. As far as I know, there aren't any other Asidines in Cali with this form, but I haven't seen them all yet... species? who knows, there is someone working on it in UC Davis who could probably tell you.
… Kojun Kanda, 30 November, 2007 - 3:24pm

 
thats what you said it was wh
thats what you said it was when you saw it in person and I trust your judgement. thanks.
… William Ericson, 30 November, 2007 - 3:27pm

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