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Hyacinth Glider (Miathyria marcella)
Photo#77446
Copyright © 2006
Charles Weber
Pondhawk? -
Miathyria marcella
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Plantation, Fort Lauderdale County, Florida, USA
September 12, 2006
I loved the colors on this one I thought it looked like a pondhawk, but not sure.
Thanks,
Charles
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Contributed by
Charles Weber
on 16 September, 2006 - 1:44am
Last updated 16 September, 2006 - 7:50am
Great image
& great addition to the Guide. Description in Dunkle places this as an old male "Old males have pruinose violet front and top of thorax".
Thanks Paul for the ID. Moved.
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A.W. Thomas
, 16 September, 2006 - 7:49am
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Thanks!
Thanks again.. I am learning so much here every time I post!
Charles
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Charles Weber
, 16 September, 2006 - 8:36am
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Miathyria marcella
This is Miathyria marcella (Greater Hyacinth Glider). The dark band along the base of the hind wing is a good field mark.
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Paul Bedell
, 16 September, 2006 - 6:36am
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