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Thalassa montezumae Mulsant - Thalassa montezumae - male
Copyright © 2009 Michael C. Thomas

Thalassa montezumae Mulsant - Thalassa montezumae - Male
Homestead, Dade County, Florida, USA
Size: 5mm
This species is native to the southwestern U.S. and Mexico but exotic to Florida.
Contributed by Michael C. Thomas on 15 December, 2009 - 1:52pm
Last updated 23 October, 2014 - 8:57pm

Male - pale head
Males have a solid white or yellow head, females an all-dark head. It's easier to see here than in the thumbnail!
… Abigail Parker, 5 January, 2010 - 7:40pm

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