Posted by Eric Fisher on 02-07-2018 01:08
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Yes, Mallophora cf. nigritarsis, male. An alternate shape for Mallophora: more elongate, less robust, different face. C.H. Curran (in 1940's) referred to these slender Mallophora spp. as "Type II" -- Type I being the typical, more robust form. Modern authors have not followed suit on this concept but perhaps should reconsider. Type II Mallophora spp. all seem to sit on tops of large leaves along forest trails (like this guy); Type I Mallophora spp. all seem to perch on bare branch tips...