Genus Geminaria
Geminaria canalis
Somewhat uncommon, this small to medium-sized, low-country species, can sometimes be found at the flowers of Trailing windmills (Allionia). The wings are quite heavily spotted, and the sulcate scutellum forms 2 shiny black orbs. Of these shiny black orbs, BugGuide says: "...they look like a convincing imitation of a jumping spider's eyes."
Range: GRAH, PIMA, PNAL, STCR
Occurs: Early April to Late May
Geminaria pellucida
The 3 submarginal cells, the curved proboscis, and little or no wing spotting portray this species. It is rare to date in the region, found mainly along the eastern border with New Mexico. The illustration of G. "pellucida" in Hall & Evenhuis (1982c) is actually G. canalis.
Range: COCH
Occurs: Mid-May, One Record