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Sphaeropthalma imperialis
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Copyright © 2012
Colette Micallef
TX - Velvet Ant? -
Sphaeropthalma imperialis
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Hwy 16, Duval County, Texas, USA
June 16, 2012
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Contributed by
Colette Micallef
on 21 June, 2012 - 7:37pm
Last updated 23 June, 2012 - 1:48pm
Sphaeropthalma imperialis, male velvet ant
A new species for the guide! What time of day were these taken? This species is usually active at dusk and a few hours into the night.
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George Waldren
, 23 June, 2012 - 1:48pm
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9:14 AM
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Colette Micallef
, 23 June, 2012 - 3:43pm
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Moved
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George Waldren
, 23 June, 2012 - 1:48pm
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Moved for expert attention
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Ken Wolgemuth
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