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Small Robber - Tipulogaster glabrata
Copyright © 2008 Jon M. Yuschock

Small Robber - Tipulogaster glabrata
Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 9, 2008
Very thin and fraile looking. Tipulogaster maybe.
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Contributed by Jon M. Yuschock on 10 July, 2008 - 9:11pm
Last updated 11 July, 2008 - 4:46pm

Yes sir
That polished thoracic dorsum is only present on Tipulogaster. Only a single species in the genus. Takes skill to see these at all out in the field.
… Herschel Raney, 11 July, 2008 - 11:57am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Herschel
I have to agree, there isn't a whole lot to it.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 11 July, 2008 - 6:22pm login or register to post comments

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