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Common Baskettail

Epitheca cynosura

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Barling, Arkansas

Houston, Texas

Magnolia, Texas

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Houston, TX | May 2008 | Neutral

Medium size, rapid flyer. Male patrols 2 - 3 feet above the water in a figure 8 loop, close to the bank; occasionally hovering. Dull color but interesting pattern on thorax and abdomen. Broad dark triangle at the base of hind wings is diagnostic.

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