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Photuris frontalis COMPLEX - Photuris frontalis - female
Copyright © 2016 Mike Quinn

Photuris frontalis COMPLEX - Photuris frontalis - Female
River Road, Guadalupe River, Comal County, Texas, USA
June 6, 2016
Det. Ben Pfeiffer, 2016

Ben’s notes: Note lack of any visible elytral vittae (lateral line in the middle of wing covers). Defensive stance observed when handled, they tuck antennae underneath legs, and curl pronotum down. 2-3 rapid flashes together, occurring 1 second apart. Weak to moderate flash strength. Slow mover early in evening.

coll'ed by B.F. Pfeiffer @ 29.8036°N, 98.1639°W, spmn in the BFPC

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Contributed by Mike Quinn on 13 July, 2016 - 4:53pm
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