Erpetogomphus designatus (Eastern Ringtail)

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Only ringtail species in our area; notable for its bright coloration, pale abdominal rings, and the ditinctive ringed shape of the male's terminal appendages.

Male
23 June 2007  Pike
Male
23 June 2007 Pike
Female
23 June 2007  Pike
Female
23 June 2007 Pike
Female
23 June 2007  Pike
Female
23 June 2007 Pike
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