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Western Conenose - Triatoma protracta
Copyright © 2008 tom murray

Western Conenose - Triatoma protracta
Kernville, Kern County, California, USA
June 26, 2008
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Contributed by tom murray on 12 July, 2008 - 9:06am
Last updated 7 November, 2008 - 10:35pm

Moved
Moved from Bloodsucking Conenoses.
… John R. Maxwell, 7 November, 2008 - 4:26pm login or register to post comments

Triatoma protracta (Uhler)
The extent (or lack thereof) of connexival banding, range and pronotal coloration help narrow it down. I'll admit I cannot be 100% but I'm fairly certain and this would be a good addition to the guide.
… drswanny, 7 November, 2008 - 3:28pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Masked Hunter.
… tom murray, 13 July, 2008 - 8:18am login or register to post comments

Moved
That beak projecting forward is the only thing I can see that might make this something else. Since I can't find a better match, I'll put it with the other Masked Hunters. Thanks Lynette.
… tom murray, 12 July, 2008 - 9:33am login or register to post comments

Masked Hunter?
The one in your image doesn't seem to have the "ankle weights" that the corsair has. If this is the masked hunter it will be the first image where it holds its beak forward of its head. Look at the other images here to see what I mean.
… Lynette Schimming, 12 July, 2008 - 9:19am login or register to post comments

 
Nice catch:-)
This is a great shot of a kissing bug in the genus Triatoma. Not sure which species are in California....
… Eric R. Eaton, 13 July, 2008 - 12:15am login or register to post comments

 
tricky one
the kissing bug usually has more orange on it, so that made this one tricky. Thanks Eric.
… Lynette Schimming, 13 July, 2008 - 9:44am login or register to post comments

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