California Spreadwing, Archilestes californicum - male


These digital images were taken by Ray Bruun on Sept. 19, 2002 and are the 'vouchers' at this time for the species in Shasta County.
Note wing position and length of abdomen-

Note position of stripes on side of thorax -

Note parallel orientation of appendages as seen from below -
and above

Head and thorax close up -
Note pale stigma -