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Paragus quadrifasciatus [f]?
Jacqueline Burrell
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This was feeding on Euphorbia milii in our garden in Cairo, the red bracts are about 1.25 cm in diametre. The three images are of the same specimen.
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Something like Paragus sp.
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Looks like Paragus quadrifasciatus, female.
 
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Many thanks for your help.
 
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