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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Sanguinaria Species
(Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex)
Whitebanded Crab Spider
(Misumenoides formosipes)
Vulturine Guineafowl
(Acryllium vulturinum)
Featured
Sanguinaria Species
(Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex)
Whitebanded Crab Spider
(Misumenoides formosipes)
Vulturine Guineafowl
(Acryllium vulturinum)