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Epitrix? - Epitrix hirtipennis
Copyright © 2016 Salvador Vitanza

Epitrix? - Epitrix hirtipennis
Columbus, Luna County, New Mexico, USA
October 17, 2016
Size: 1.8 mm
Found by sweeping flowers and vegetation at coordinates: 31.792461, -107.631166
Anthony Deczynski, who is currently revising Epitrix north of Mexico, after viewing these images said: "From the photos, your specimen appears to be Epitrix hirtipennis. It is a common species in New Mexico."
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Contributed by Salvador Vitanza on 19 October, 2016 - 9:52pm
Last updated 13 May, 2022 - 10:15pm

Moved
Moved from Beetles.
… Salvador Vitanza, 2 November, 2016 - 1:27pm login or register to post comments

What great photos.
Looks like this flea beetle might be Epitrix hirtipennis?
… Gary Griswold, 20 October, 2016 - 1:34am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you Gary!
For your kind comment and help. Much appreciated.
… Salvador Vitanza, 20 October, 2016 - 7:05am login or register to post comments

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