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Comparison of Male Genitalia of Thorybes confusis and Thorybes pylades (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae: Pyrginae)

 

Version 2016.1 by Hugo Kons Jr.

 

Genitalia were dissected and images taken by Hugo L. Kons Jr. with the GT Vision imaging system at the former American Entomological Institute.  All structures are the natural three dimensional shape (not slide mounted). 

 

Data for both specimens:

OK Oklahoma County                                                   

Luther: Rustic Acres Road

Hill Top Oak Savanna

5 June 2002

Hugo Kons Jr.

 

 

Thorybes confusis                                    Thorybes pylades

 

Capsule (lateral)

   

 

   

 

 

Phallus with vesica everted