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Poecilopompilus sp? - Poecilopompilus algidus

Poecilopompilus sp? - Poecilopompilus algidus
Texhoma, Texas County, Oklahoma, USA
September 14, 2008

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Poecilopompilus sp? - Poecilopompilus algidus Poecilopompilus sp? - Poecilopompilus algidus

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Moved from Poecilopompilus.

Poecilopompilus
is correct. I am not quite certain how to differentiate the two species, P. interruptus and P. algidus, in your area.

 
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Separating the two are the frontal claws, eye distances and tarsal rake number on the front basitarsus. The eye convergence is less in interruptus. Upper distance being 65 to 75% of lower. In algidus Evans says it is 50% or less. 3 spines on algidus, and four on interrutus. P. algidus has bifid claws, and interruptus dentate. Only eye distance is visible here. Seems to favor interruptus. Tough call.

Color is useless in these two.

 
Thank you Drs. Buck and Raney,
Thanks for your comments.

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