Observation date: June 29, 2025
Submitted by: cskipper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: WS 13 mm
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 11, 2025
Coordinator notes: These two species (D. maculalis and D. funeralis) cannot be distinguished in typical dorsal view photos. It is best to consider photos of these species as representing a species group. However, the character that can be used is the extent of the white patch on the underside of the abdomen. D. funeralis individuals have a solid white patch on the underside of the abdomen on segments 1-5 (or may have a slight break on segment 3). D. maculalis individuals have a broken white patch, where about 1/2 of segments 3 and 4 are clearly dark. Basically, maculalis looks striped on the underside, whereas funeralis looks like it is basically solid white.
