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Is this a milkweed assassin? - Melanolestes picipes - male

Is this a milkweed assassin? - Melanolestes picipes - Male
Harry Moss Park, Dallas County, Texas, USA
March 27, 2010
Size: 1"
I think this is a milkweed assassin. Am I right?

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

I would guess
Melanolestes picipes (Black Corsair)

 
Correct!
Adult male. Females of the black corsair have vestigial wing pads.

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