Tapeigaster nigricornis

Striped Sun Fly at Greenway, ACT

Tapeigaster nigricornis at Greenway, ACT - 13 May 2022
Tapeigaster nigricornis at Greenway, ACT - 13 May 2022
Tapeigaster nigricornis at Greenway, ACT - 13 May 2022
Tapeigaster nigricornis at Greenway, ACT - 13 May 2022
Tapeigaster nigricornis at Greenway, ACT - 13 May 2022
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Identification history

Tapeigaster nigricornis 15 May 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Tapeigaster nigricornis 14 May 2022 RodDeb
Tapeigaster sp. (genus) 13 May 2022 RodDeb

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a new suggestion for the wonderful moderators here (really appreciate your time and efforts), just trying to help, have added a species name of Tapeigaster nigricornis thanks to tony_d on iNat for the following explanation: Wide pale medial thoracic stripe divided anteriorly (presutural section), wide frontal pale orbital stripes continue over vertex to the neck (forming a V), and fore and hind femora much thicker than mid femora. Will leave the decision in the capable hands of those on CNM. Thanks again.

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