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Dexia vacua (male) > ID by Zeegers
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Posted on 11-01-2009 15:27
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Could this be Dexia vacua?
Found in a small valley with a creek nerby, 20 July 2008 (Helsingborg, Sweden)
Size ~10mm
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Very well-marked ... I would guess it is Dexiosoma caninum, from the pale legs.
 
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I agree with the original ID Dexia vacua.

Very nice, I have never seen this species alive.


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Wow - the colour on the abdomen is quite distinctive I suppose ... nice find ... good photos for the gallery perhaps Smile I didn't know Dexia had such pale legs Smile
 
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Thank you all again for your help.
Chris, I'll be happy to submit these to the gallery Smile
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