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Paragus? - Paragus haemorrhous
Copyright © 2007 Gary McDonald

Paragus? - Paragus haemorrhous
Aromas, San Benito County, California, USA
October 23, 2007
Size: ~5mm.
I'm reasonably sure this is Paragus, same as . It was on Argyranthemum frutescens. I finally got a decent shot of it. (live oak/chaparral habitat).
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Contributed by Gary McDonald on 23 October, 2007 - 5:35pm
Last updated 20 January, 2013 - 4:16pm

Moved
Moved from Paragus.
… Martin Hauser, 20 January, 2013 - 4:17pm login or register to post comments

Yes, Paragus
They're very hard to shoot, due to size and infrequent landing. Nice pose on yours; often abdomen is curved below. Reddish color is most common here, but some are sort of dark golden metallic all over. (You'll probably run into them too.)
… Ron Hemberger, 23 October, 2007 - 11:21pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Ron
I'll move it to the appropriate page. He was very wary, he landed and took off several times before I could get a decent shot. Another Paragus landed next to him and there was a brief altercation. He was patrolling around the plant, challenging all comers.
… Gary McDonald, 23 October, 2007 - 11:27pm login or register to post comments

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