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This is in French Guiana (neotropical)
Bernard Perthuis
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Posted on 22-11-2023 13:09
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The body is 18 mms long (approx)

From Kourou, French Guiana
I wonder what is this genus, with the yellow patches and other noticeable characteristics
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Blepharepium sp. ? (Dasypogoninae)
 
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Hi Bernard,

I agree with Blepharepium. I do not know the species though.

Best,
Jonne
 
Bernard Perthuis
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Posted on 26-11-2023 16:22
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Hi, thank you
Chris Cohen agrees too.
Very difficult for me and for everybody I believe to continue to the species.
 
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