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ID Request - Thaumatopsis magnificus - female

ID Request - Thaumatopsis magnificus - Female
Camp Wood, Edwards County, Texas, USA
October 6, 2014
Size: apx. 22 mm long
I feel pretty certain that this is HOdges #5440 [I]Thaumatopsis magnificus[/] but I would like confirmation since they have not been identified on BG in Texas.

It was attracted to my UV light.

It laid eggs in my vial so I am certain it is a female.

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ID Request - Thaumatopsis magnificus - female ID Request - Thaumatopsis magnificus - female

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Moved from Crambini.

BOLD has identified this specimen at BOLD:AAZ6586 or TXLEP067-15.

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No expert
But looks very good to me also.

 
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Thanks for the confirmation. It seems so very distinctive.

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