Gossamer Assasin - Stenolemus lanipes

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Gossamer Assasin - Stenolemus lanipes

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
August 9, 2008
Size: ~10mm (body)

Found this fellow on my front porch hunting for small critters. I think it belongs in Genus Stenolemus, but a confirmation would be nice. A very delicate and hairy little creature!

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Contributed by Scott Justis on 10 August, 2008 - 7:46pm
Last updated 2 September, 2008 - 9:45pm

Moved

Moved from Stenolemus. A key covering 3 of 4 species in genus (see genus guide page) plus range statements and description in Slater (1), indicate that all the photos we have to date are of Stenolemus lanipes. Thus I am moving all images assigned at the genus level to the new guide page.

Great images!

… Cotinis, 2 September, 2008 - 9:45pm

Thank You!

Your effort and image compliment is greatly appreciated.

… Scott Justis, 4 September, 2008 - 8:20am

You got it.

Your genus ID is correct. Simply stunning images.

… Eric R. Eaton, 10 August, 2008 - 9:47pm

Thanks Eric!

Appreciate the compliment about the images too :^)

… Scott Justis, 10 August, 2008 - 10:32pm

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