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Gonia ornata, male
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Thank you!
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 eyes bare, discals present
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 It is Gonia ornata or distinguenda. Can you please check whether it is male or female ? Ie. do you see a genital bulb on the tip of abdomen ?

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 Hi Theo, it is a male, please see additional pics!
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 Thanks. So erect hairs on tergite 3 after all, hence male Gonia ornata.

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 Many thanks Theo!

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