Determining Pugs

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wirralbirder
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Determining Pugs

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Determining Pugs:

Hi All,

Why is the shape and pattern of Pug abdomens rarely taken into account when determining Pugs, especially worn Pugs, whereas the thorax is often taken into account ?

Last night's catch had a fairly worn Pug but the body pattern led me to believe that it was a Wormwood Pug.

How helpful is abdomen shape and pattern used when ID'ing species ?

Cheers,
Harry

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