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Dasymutilla - Dasymutilla magnifica - male
Copyright © 2008 Rob Klotz

Dasymutilla - Dasymutilla magnifica - Male
Dudleyville, San Pedro River, Pinal County, Arizona, USA
June 29, 2008
Size: ~30mm
There were several of these winged males running through the leaf litter along the river. Looks somewhat similar to this guy.
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Contributed by Rob Klotz on 5 July, 2008 - 4:59pm
Last updated 12 March, 2010 - 12:01am

Moved
Moved from Dasymutilla.
… George Waldren, 12 March, 2010 - 12:01am login or register to post comments

Definitely Dasymutilla
It is either D. magnifica or D. nogalensis. If the specimen is pretty large then it is probably D. magnifica, and if it is relatively puny then the species is D. nogalensis.
… Kevin Williams, 5 July, 2008 - 8:21pm login or register to post comments

 
D. magnifica
looks like the best bet. They averaged around 30mm in length. Thanks Kevin.
… Rob Klotz, 5 July, 2008 - 9:00pm login or register to post comments

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