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This looks like a Ptilodactyla sp but not sure? - Ptilodactyla - male
Copyright © 2012 Moni Hayne

This looks like a Ptilodactyla sp but not sure? - Ptilodactyla - Male
Center twp., Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
July 2, 2011
Size: body about 5-7mm
Found near lights on porch at night. Located near woodland, meadow, wetland and perennial planting. Have seen them often in the summers at the lights.

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This looks like a Ptilodactyla sp but not sure? - Ptilodactyla - male This looks like a Ptilodactyla sp but not sure? - Ptilodactyla
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Contributed by Moni Hayne on 21 January, 2012 - 8:38pm
Last updated 9 May, 2012 - 8:39am

Yes
Ptilodactyla sp., male. Genitalia have to be dissected and examined to determine species.
… Brad Barnd, 21 January, 2012 - 8:57pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the quick response
Thanks for the quick response!
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