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Opharus muricolor
Copyright © 2016 Chuck Sexton

Opharus muricolor
Chisos Basin, Big Bend National Park, Brewster County, Texas, USA
August 27, 2016
Provides a first Texas record for BG. Apparently only the second image of a living individual.

(* Note: This insect was photographed at a blacklight under a special permit for the Big Bend Nature Fest. Blacklighting is otherwise prohibited in the park.)

Images of this individual: tag all
Opharus muricolor Opharus muricolor
Contributed by Chuck Sexton on 7 September, 2016 - 9:56am

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