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Copyright © 2008 Andy Calderwood

Saropogon in Profile - Saropogon luteus

Hwy 33, N of Lockwood Valley Rd, Ventura County, California, USA
June 15, 2008
Size: 10 mm

Contributed by Andy Calderwood on 17 June, 2008 - 8:25pm
Last updated 18 June, 2008 - 9:55am

Moved

Moved from Saropogon.

… Andy Calderwood, 18 June, 2008 - 9:55am

Lovely

Only five in CA, which is a small group compared to some. S. albifrons, hyalinus, luteus, mohawki and semiustus. S. hyalinus and luteus are endemic.

S. semiustus and hyalinus are desert lovers. This is not albifrons. S. luteus is the most common species and is described as mostly reddish with clear wings except the veins.

… Herschel Raney, 18 June, 2008 - 7:24am

Habitat data

Thanks for the info. This was certainly common at several sites that day. The habitat was arid, high juniper woodland with a scattering of oaks, if that helps. Also, did you catch the face shot I posted of another one feeding on a bee fly?
-Andy

… Andy Calderwood, 18 June, 2008 - 9:52am

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