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Nitidulid - Lobiopa falli
Copyright © 2009 margarethe brummermann

Nitidulid - Lobiopa falli
Steward Campgr., Chiricahuas, Cochise County, Arizona, USA
July 9, 2009
Size: 5.7mm
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Contributed by margarethe brummermann on 20 July, 2009 - 11:29pm
Last updated 1 August, 2009 - 5:45pm

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… margarethe brummermann, 1 August, 2009 - 5:43pm login or register to post comments

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Just thought I'd mention that this looks like a lot of the Lobiopa undulata that I've found in NM (I don't have any from the Chiricahuas). However L. falli is quite similar according to Barron. The size range doesn't overlap, undulata is less than 5.3 mm whereas falli is greater than 5.3 mm. Other differences are subtle and not seen in this photo.
… Rick Buss, 29 July, 2009 - 9:57pm login or register to post comments

 
I've measured several individuals
they are all larger than 5.5mm - so I think it has to be L. falli
… margarethe brummermann, 1 August, 2009 - 5:45pm login or register to post comments

 
yes
I checked all my L. falli and undulata and they separate easily by size. The other falli criteria (from Parsons, NOT Barron!) are qualitative; scutellum more transverse, punctures on underside more coarse, and shape more oval. I suppose that is all true, but awkward if you don't also have an undulata in front of you. I'd go with falli based on size.
… Rick Buss, 1 August, 2009 - 6:00pm login or register to post comments

 
I'm glad you say that
qualitative criteria are for people with either a lot of experience or a great collection to compare.
… margarethe brummermann, 1 August, 2009 - 6:50pm login or register to post comments

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