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Hyperplatys maculata
Copyright © 2008 Rich Kelly

Hyperplatys maculata
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Westchester County, New York, USA
July 28, 2008
Size: 8 mm +/-
Beaten out of a Quercus alba. I believe that this is an Urgleptes. U. querci or signatus? Identifiable from this photo?
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Contributed by Rich Kelly on 1 December, 2008 - 10:26am
Last updated 1 December, 2008 - 2:14pm

Hyperplatys
H. maculata Haldeman
… Michael C. Thomas, 1 December, 2008 - 12:42pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for your help. Wasn't
Thanks for your help. Wasn't sure this photo would be good enough for an ID.
… Rich Kelly, 1 December, 2008 - 2:13pm login or register to post comments

 
A darker background
would allow a more detailed image. Your camera shut down the exposure due to all the white it saw.
… Jim McClarin, 2 December, 2008 - 11:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the advice. This
Thanks for the advice. This was just a grab shot on the actual beating sheet. I know that there is much that I need to learn about the operation of my fancy camera.
… Rich Kelly, 3 December, 2008 - 7:09am login or register to post comments

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