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Ben Caledonia
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Posted on 03-09-2022 02:18
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 Hello,

ID please
in New Caledonia

Hexatomini ?

Thanks

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 Compare Gynoplistia nigriventris Alexander, 1948.
 
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 Thanks a lot John !
Could it be also G. williamsiana which seems to be more common ?
 
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Ben Caledonia wrote:
Thanks a lot John !
Could it be also G. williamsiana which seems to be more common ?


Based on the description Gynoplistia williamsiana has paler abdomen and wing. A comparison of the antenna structure to each species description could help ID.
 
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 Thanks again John!
 
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