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12(9).  Small (standardized body length = 4.7-5.8 mm). Very shiny 
        and dark. Microsculpture in shinier areas of elytral disc 
        consisting of transversely stretched sculpticells, at least 
        in males. Femora generally with basal half rufous 
        ............................................B. hesperium Casey

        
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 12'. Larger (standardized body length = 5.3-6.8 mm). Duller and brighter. Elytral microsculpture isodiametric throughout. Femora entirely piceous or black ........B. lorquinii Chaudoir
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