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Diogmites basalis
Photo#70252
Copyright © 2006
tom murray
robber fly -
Diogmites basalis
Topsham, Orange County, Vermont, USA
August 8, 2006
Diogmites basalis?
Contributed by
tom murray
on 12 August, 2006 - 9:03am
Last updated 23 July, 2020 - 7:05am
Moved
Moved from
Diogmites discolor
.
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tom murray
, 23 July, 2020 - 7:05am
Diogmites
This looks more like a relatively pale basalis to me. The abdominal tergites have a distinct black stripe in front of the pale posterior corner on a red background, and the scutum pattern is more diffuse.
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Tristan McKnight
, 23 July, 2020 - 2:19am
Diogmites
This looks like discolor. Though there may be some basalis variants that are lighter than normal and they would be tough. Your area should only have basalis, discolor and misellus however, making it quite a bit easier than south of you.
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Herschel Raney
, 12 August, 2006 - 12:36pm
D. discolor
This one is just like the one already in the guide, except a lighter color. Thanks Herschel.
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tom murray
, 12 August, 2006 - 4:37pm