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Dasymutillla vesta or archboldi ? - Dasymutilla archboldi - female
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Dasymutillla vesta or archboldi ? - Dasymutilla archboldi - Female
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA
March 15, 2008
Size: 9 mm
Based on others in the guide, this seems to be archboldi or vesta. Confimation would be appreciated.

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Contributed by Scott Nelson on 16 March, 2008 - 7:13pm
Last updated 17 March, 2008 - 3:42pm

I would go with D. archboldi...
Based on the punctuation of the propodeum and the small, slender scutellar scale, I would have to say D. archboldi.

These two species are very difficult to tell apart even under a microscope, but I'm pretty sure it's D. archboldi.
… Kevin Williams, 17 March, 2008 - 8:28am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Kevin, you have been such a blessing with your expertise and willingess to give characteristics to note and ID traits. I appreciate your time to comment.
… Scott Nelson, 17 March, 2008 - 3:41pm login or register to post comments

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