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sharpshooter - Cuerna alpina
Copyright © 2008 Matt Edmonds

sharpshooter - Cuerna alpina
Elizabeth, Colorado, USA
October 3, 2008
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Contributed by Matt Edmonds on 8 October, 2008 - 10:00pm
Last updated 15 October, 2008 - 4:02pm

Cool shot, Matt. Now that's a
Cool shot, Matt. Now that's a great bug. Just like at that little devil. Why, he's cute enough to put on a key chain.
… Catfish, 9 October, 2008 - 4:14pm login or register to post comments

 
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Agreed!! :o)
I love these guys!
Thanks Catfish
… Matt Edmonds, 9 October, 2008 - 5:23pm login or register to post comments

Cuerna?
Not to be confused with Cuervo. Why am I thirsty now...? Do wait for Andy Hamilton to make a more conclusive ID.
… Eric R. Eaton, 9 October, 2008 - 2:22am login or register to post comments

 
Cuerna alpina
The red wing marks are confined to the costa (lower edge) in this species.
… Andy Hamilton, 15 October, 2008 - 10:03am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you!
Thank you!
… Matt Edmonds, 15 October, 2008 - 4:02pm login or register to post comments

 
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Thanks Eric. That looks right.
Have a Jose' on me!
… Matt Edmonds, 9 October, 2008 - 5:24pm login or register to post comments

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