Hesperridae [7] from Guyane

farfett
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Hesperridae [7] from Guyane Sept 29, 2013 5:13:08 GMT -8

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Post by farfett on Sept 29, 2013 5:13:08 GMT -8

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Another species from Guyane,of which 2 specimens have been collected,with the following collecting data:
Cayenne, 4Km W. Sinnamary, Route de St. Elie. 22m., [N05˚17.522’; W53˚ 03.136’], 16.xi.2007, P.Sammut leg
Cayenne, Kaw road, nr. Fourgassie 275m., [N04˚39.232’; W52˚ 18.061’], 18.xi.2007, P. Sammut leg
Any help with identification, even to genus level is most welcome. Regards farfett, Malta

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Hesperridae [7] from Guyane Sept 30, 2013 4:42:47 GMT -8

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Post by jshuey on Sept 30, 2013 4:42:47 GMT -8

Good luck on these generic hesperiinea. There are a few hundred "small black or brown" jobs in Latin America. To get us a clue, you will need to provide a detailed shot of the male forewing (so that the stigma is visible) and even then, it may not be possible to place them to genus. Many have unique hyaline spot patterns, but the plain brown ones are killers.

In another forum, I mentioned how I still use the Biologia Centrali Americana as a primary reference. It's because the figured genetalia, and you need to dissect many of these species.

In other words, these are tough to ID!

Shuey

farfett Full Member Posts: 168	Hesperridae [7] from Guyane Sept 30, 2013 5:33:38 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by farfett on Sept 30, 2013 5:33:38 GMT -8 Many thanks just the same. farfett

Post by farfett on Sept 29, 2013 5:13:08 GMT -8

Post by jshuey on Sept 30, 2013 4:42:47 GMT -8

Post by farfett on Sept 30, 2013 5:33:38 GMT -8