Observation date: August 26, 2025
Submitted by: Colleen K
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 26, 2025
Coordinator notes: The two species (D. maculalis and D. funeralis) cannot be distinguished in typical dorsal view photos. The best character to use 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.".
