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Which Bug ? - Castolus ferox
Copyright © 2007 Robert L. Pearson

Which Bug ? - Castolus ferox
Skull Valley, (WSW of Prescott 10 miles), Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
June 23, 2007
Size: ca 1/2"

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Which Bug ? - Castolus ferox Which Bug ? - Castolus ferox
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Contributed by Robert L. Pearson on 25 January, 2008 - 11:38am
Last updated 1 May, 2008 - 1:04pm

Moved
Moved from Assassin Bugs to new guide page for species.
… Cotinis, 1 May, 2008 - 1:04pm login or register to post comments

Idea
This isn't an ID but merely a suggestion. Could it be Castolus ferox?
… drswanny, 5 March, 2008 - 11:25am login or register to post comments

 
Castolus ferox (Banks)
None of the genera from Slater and Baranowski (1) seem to fit. As a result, I've consulted some references and I am now 99% sure that these images provide a new genus and species for BG.

The image agrees closely with the 1910 description by Banks, the information set forth in Maldonado 1976, and the two specimens in UMMZ. Furthermore, it cannot be C. subinermis (Stal) since the posterior humeral angles bear a blunt tubercle instead of a long spine.
… drswanny, 27 March, 2008 - 8:31am login or register to post comments

Assassin bug
Family Reduviidae. Eric may know which one.
… Brad Barnd, 25 January, 2008 - 12:03pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks BBarnd
Wish the best for your studies.
… Robert L. Pearson, 25 January, 2008 - 8:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes and...I have no idea:-)
I'm flattered Brad thinks I would know this one, but I don't recognize it. Eventually I'll get back over to the U of A collection and see if I can get you an answer:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 28 January, 2008 - 3:30pm login or register to post comments

 
U of A
Thanks Eric...it's been a few years since i've been there.
… Robert L. Pearson, 28 January, 2008 - 6:02pm login or register to post comments

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