Phausis reticulata female
When enlarged, this view shows some detail of the female Phausis eyes and antennae, and a little bit of the other appendage beneath her head.
This pic shows some detail of the female's eyes and the lower appendages, although they are slightly out of focus.
This shows some detail of the female Phausis eyes and antennae.
This pic of an adult female Phausis shows detail of the side "scutes".
Phausis Female
These are both adult Phausis females. There are two sizes: 5-6 mm and 8-9 mm. There are correspondingly different sizes of adult males.
Male Phausis reticulata
Ventral view of male Phausis. Click the "magnify" button and note the very large size of his eyes compared to the size of the females' eyes. Also note the 2 "moon roof" clear areas above his eyes.
Light spots of the female Phausis. The larger spots are about midway along the length of her body. Her head is out of the pic at the top.
A Photuris (?) larva. About 3/4 inch in length.
