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Calopteron or maybe Lycomorpha?
Copyright © 2019 Mike Jones

Calopteron or maybe Lycomorpha?
Marietta, South Carolina, USA
September 10, 2019
When I first saw this and took the photo, I thought it was a moth. After a little digging, I thought it might be a Calopteron beetle. But then I found that some Lycomorpha moths mimic Calopteron, so I'm not sure. What would be some clues to look for? Thanks for your help!
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Contributed by Mike Jones on 16 September, 2019 - 1:24pm
Last updated 17 September, 2019 - 10:52am

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Moved from Net-winged Beetles.
… Blaine Mathison, 17 September, 2019 - 10:52am login or register to post comments

Calopteron is correct
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… Blaine Mathison, 17 September, 2019 - 10:51am login or register to post comments

Moved to Lycidae for expert identification.
Moved from ID Request.

Hopefully, it will be nailed down for you. I see that there are quite a few photos on the family page that haven't been identified.

The minute ridges all over the elytra are the tip-off that it's a Lycid rather than a moth.
… Ken Allison, 16 September, 2019 - 7:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Lycidae
Thanks Ken! I've already learned something from you with the minute ridges. I really appreciate it.
… Mike Jones, 16 September, 2019 - 10:06pm login or register to post comments

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