Phengodidae - Zarhipis integripennis

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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Beetles (Coleoptera) » Polyphaga » Series Elateriformia » Elateroidea » Glowworm Beetles (Phengodidae) » Phengodini » Zarhipis » Western Banded Glowworm (Zarhipis integripennis)

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Copyright © 2008 Will Chatfield-Taylor

Phengodidae - Zarhipis integripennis -

Cold Canyon, Solano County, California, USA
June 14, 2008
Size: 13mm

Any ideas as to what species, I thought it was P. bella, but now I'm not so sure

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Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor on 25 August, 2008 - 4:45pm
Last updated 12 May, 2010 - 3:19am

Moved tentatively, but the bet is almost safe

Moved from Zarhipis.

… v belov, 12 May, 2010 - 3:19am

Zarhipis sp.

This is one of the two species of Zarhipis in California.

… Eric R. Eaton, 26 August, 2008 - 12:14am

Thanks Eric! Thought I had th

Thanks Eric! Thought I had that one, just goes to show once again that unless you're an expert, or have competently keyed something out, it's best to stay away from ID's at genus/species level. I usually don't mind making genus ID's myself when I can, but I'm staying clear of species unless I have a good reason. Should have keyed this out myself, would have saved the embarassment!

… Will Chatfield-Taylor, 26 August, 2008 - 12:47pm

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