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Panagaeus fasciatus
Copyright © 2007 Will Chatfield-Taylor

Panagaeus fasciatus
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
October 9, 2007
Found on the way back from class
Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor on 9 October, 2007 - 3:23pm
Last updated 6 May, 2012 - 8:16am

Yes.
I'll confirm your identification. Nice insect! I am thinking they are velvet ant mimics.
… Eric R. Eaton, 9 October, 2007 - 7:06pm

 
Clerids?
Could be Clerid mimics too, aren't they toxic?
… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 16 October, 2007 - 11:08pm

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