Baskettail (Epitheca) - Epitheca spinigera

Moved

… Nick Block, 20 November, 2008 - 12:39pm

I linked another similar image

that I think might be the previous one to which you're referring. However, the dates don't match. Did I get the wrong one? Or did you change the date by mistake?

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 11 August, 2008 - 12:36pm

All of these linked images ta

All of these linked images taken on 6/1/08. Thanks

… C. M. Finlayson, 11 August, 2008 - 1:32pm

That's the date that should be on them

it is helpful for our data maps if we end up keeping them for the guide, and can sometimes even help with ID. Please edit them by clicking below each image.

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 11 August, 2008 - 1:36pm

Epitica sp.

Hi,

This is a species of Baskettail (Epitheca) and appears to be a male based on the pinched abdomen. The species cannot be ID'd as we cannot by your photo see a profile view of the terminal appendage.

Michelle

… Michelle Lynn St.Sauveur, 11 August, 2008 - 12:35pm

Baskettail (Epitheca)

Hi Michelle! I have other views, but what is meant by the terminal appendage? Cynthia

… C. M. Finlayson, 11 August, 2008 - 12:46pm

Terminal appendage ....

... is the organ/structure at the very tip the the abdomen. In Epitheca Baskettails, the shape of it is unique for each species but that shape must be viewed directly from the side in order to make a positive ID.

An example of this can be seen here ...

http://bugguide.net/node/view/191027/bgimage

… Michelle Lynn St.Sauveur, 11 August, 2008 - 12:52pm

Baskettail

Thanks Michelle. Here's a side view for confirmation. Cynthia

… C. M. Finlayson, 11 August, 2008 - 1:30pm

probably Spiny

When viewing full-size, I'm fairly sure I can make out the spine on the appendages that would make this a Spiny Baskettail. Not quite 100% of that though.

… Jason Forbes, 11 August, 2008 - 4:57pm

Spiny Baskettail

I have two immages of the enlarged the tails, but don't know how to link them to the former posting. Will add with title Baskettail 1 and Baskettail 2. These are of the same specimen taken on 6-1-08. Cynthia

… C. M. Finlayson, 11 August, 2008 - 7:28pm

I don't see them yet

but you can add them by just clicking on "add image" under any one of these linked shots. Info stays the same on the submission form, only the picture has to be added.

Update: I now see you're adding them - I will link them to these.

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 11 August, 2008 - 7:50pm

I still cannot see the featur

I still cannot see the features I'd need to in order to make a positive ID Cynthia. I'm sure this site is full of Baskettail photos that have never been IDd to the species level so don't feel bad. You're in the majority.

Enjoy your day!

Michelle

… Michelle Lynn St.Sauveur, 11 August, 2008 - 3:53pm

Thanks Michelle!

… C. M. Finlayson, 11 August, 2008 - 8:03pm