California Spreadwing

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The California Spreadwing (Archilestes californicus), a Western stream spreadwing, can be found from Washington State to Southern California during the late summer and fall seasons.

The two stripes on the thorax serve as the primary field identification clue. Along the with bronze body, males have blue eyes and females have brown eyes.

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