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Chrysobothris ephedrae
Copyright © 2021 Joel DuBois

Chrysobothris ephedrae
17 mi. S I-10 on 118, Jeff Davis County, Texas, USA
May 9, 2021
Sweep roadside vegetation

I grabbed this guy while sweeping for Acmaeodera on the composites. I saw little to no Ephedra in the immediate vicinity, but I know the area is chock full of the host, so I wouldn't be surprised if the species was just resting between Ephedra stops.
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Contributed by Joel DuBois on 31 July, 2021 - 2:07pm
Last updated 14 November, 2021 - 10:33pm

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