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forbesi vs nigricornis (Oecanthus forbesi vs nigricornis)
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gryllid 3 -
Oecanthus
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Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada
September 14, 2016
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sh11
on 23 November, 2016 - 3:43pm
Last updated 25 November, 2016 - 9:00am
Moving this to nigricornis group
...but cannot say with 100% certainty whether it is O. nigricornis or O. forbesi. These are the most difficult species to separate. Only a recording of the male's song at a known ambient temperature allows one to say for certain which of the two species it is. Females cannot be ID'd by appearance = only by association with males.
The extreme eastern U.S. is felt not to have O. forbesi.
Southern Ontario is close to Ohio - known to have both species.
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Wisconsin Oecanthinancy
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Thank you very much for
this information and for taking the time to share your expertise Wisconsin Oecanthinancy!
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Ken Wolgemuth
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