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Another Metalic Green - Augochloropsis metallica
Copyright © 2009 Gacko

Another Metalic Green - Augochloropsis metallica
Desoto, Dallas County, Texas, USA
September 7, 2009
I hope that Dr. Ascher and others don't become weary with giving us the ID's on these--they are so incredibly beautiful that I can't help but take a picure when the opportunity arises, but they are SO hard to identify correctly! This one, on Nightshade, never would show me its back. Thanks for any help given!

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Another Metalic Green - Augochloropsis metallica Another Metalic Green - Augochloropsis metallica
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Contributed by Gacko on 10 September, 2009 - 11:19am
Last updated 10 September, 2009 - 3:46pm

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… Gacko, 10 September, 2009 - 3:46pm login or register to post comments

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… Gacko, 10 September, 2009 - 3:46pm login or register to post comments

probably Augochloropsis metallica
female
… John S. Ascher, 10 September, 2009 - 1:50pm login or register to post comments

Augochlorini
Pretty certain of the tribe, and the metallic tegulae (tiny "epaulets" at the base of the wing) should help put it to genus....
… Eric R. Eaton, 10 September, 2009 - 1:16pm login or register to post comments

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