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Piezogaster
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Copyright © 2019
Judy Gallagher
Helmeted Squash Bug - Euthochtha galeator? -
Piezogaster
Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area, Washington County, Maryland, USA
June 15, 2019
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Contributed by
Judy Gallagher
on 30 June, 2019 - 6:43pm
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 30 June, 2019 - 6:51pm
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this vs. Euthochtha galeator?
Any hints on how to tell from
Euthochtha galeator
?
They just look real similar to me, and I think there is some sexual dimorphism in both (?) genera.
Thanks for any assistance!
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Cotinis
, 30 June, 2019 - 10:11pm
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Note the hairy antennae...
...the shorter, stouter scape, and the bent hind tibiae. You don't see these characteristics in
E. galeator
.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 30 June, 2019 - 10:27pm
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thanks, comments referenced!
I have added a quote and link to this discussion in the relevant guide pages.
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Cotinis
, 3 July, 2019 - 9:20pm
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I made a small addition...
...to each of your comments to clarify that the bent hind tibiae apply only to male specimens of
Piezogaster
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 3 July, 2019 - 9:25pm
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