Brachymesia furcata (Red-tailed Pennant)

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Male
30 Oct 2005  TX
Male
30 Oct 2005 TX
30 Oct 2005  TX
30 Oct 2005 TX

This species appears to be undergoing a rapid northward range expansion. It was found in the central part of the state in 2009 and in one of our northernmost counties in 2012. Two more counties were added in 2016.

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