Genus Geron
Geron rufipes
This species was formerly referred to as G. grandis. As the older name implies, at 5-8 mm in length, it is large for the genus. It often has a black thoracic dorsum covered liberally with golden tomentum, and has yellow middle and hind femora.
Range: COCH
Occurs: Early June to Late September
Other taxa reported from Arizona include G. senilis, G. niveus, G. albidipennis, G. arenicola, G. confusus, G. cressoni, G. elachys, G. eriogonae, G. holosericeus, G. painteri, G. peucon, G. prosopidis, and G. vitripennis.
Unidentified Geron Photos
