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Nephaspis ornatus in New Brunswick - Nephaspis ornatus
Copyright © 2009 Denis A. Doucet

Nephaspis ornatus in New Brunswick - Nephaspis ornatus
New Brunswick, Canada
Size: 1.8 mm
This is a species often found in bogs in our region, but apparently relatively widespread
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Contributed by Denis A. Doucet on 25 March, 2009 - 6:54am
Last updated 8 July, 2009 - 10:04pm

Moved - new genus - excellent!
Moved from Ladybird Beetles.
… Tim R. Moyer, 26 March, 2009 - 9:36pm login or register to post comments

 
My pleasure!
According to local experts, this species is relatively easy to net in sweeps, so i will be trying hard for this one in the next 6-8 weeks and trying to find adults alive for more natural poses soon.
… Denis A. Doucet, 27 March, 2009 - 6:43am login or register to post comments

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