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Dexiosoma caninum or something else?
pierred
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Posted on 25-06-2019 08:08
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Hello,

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos165/big/5db22504.jpg
Pierre Duhem : France : Saint-Prix : 95390 : 26/06/2016
Altitude : 185 m - Taille : 7-8 mm
Réf. : 165883
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In the past, this specimen was identified as Dexiosoma caninum. But recently, the topic was bumped by somebody thinking it should be Dexia vacua.
What do you think?
Thanks in advance.
Pierre Duhem
 
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I agree that the abdominal pattern stronglly suggests fmale Dexia vacua. Rare species !


Theo
 
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Thanks a lot, Theo.
Should I upload the picture into the gallery?
Pierre Duhem
 
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