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Cremastocheilus canaliculatus
Copyright © 2008 Brad Barnd

Cremastocheilus canaliculatus
Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
April 18, 2008
Size: 12 mm
Cremastocheilus canaliculatus. Found clumsily flying over sand bar of creek.

I believe this is the right ID based on the key in Downie & Arnett. The mentum is deeply emarginate (see 2nd image).

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Cremastocheilus canaliculatus Cremastocheilus canaliculatus
Contributed by Brad Barnd on 22 May, 2008 - 12:16am
Last updated 12 February, 2011 - 4:35pm

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