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Phengodidae - Zarhipis - male
Copyright © 2008 Will Chatfield-Taylor

Phengodidae - Zarhipis - Male
Cold Canyon, Solano County, California, USA
June 14, 2008
Size: 13mm
Any ideas as to what species, I thought it was P. bella, but now I'm not so sure
Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor on 25 August, 2008 - 4:45pm
Last updated 26 August, 2008 - 12:45pm

Zarhipis sp.
This is one of the two species of Zarhipis in California.
… Eric R. Eaton, 26 August, 2008 - 12:14am

 
Thanks Eric! Thought I had th
Thanks Eric! Thought I had that one, just goes to show once again that unless you're an expert, or have competently keyed something out, it's best to stay away from ID's at genus/species level. I usually don't mind making genus ID's myself when I can, but I'm staying clear of species unless I have a good reason. Should have keyed this out myself, would have saved the embarassment!
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 26 August, 2008 - 12:47pm

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