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Macropis ciliata, F, Side, MD, Washington County_2013-06-17-17.01.15 ZS PMax

Image of Macropis ciliata Patton 1880

Description:

Macropis ciliata - Possibly the first record for this species in about 100 years. This genus has grown very uncommon and I finally found a specimen along a rocky powerline in Washington County in a small patch of whorled loosestrife a few days ago.

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