Anointing: additional examples

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Koebelia sp., a freshly molted female. First step (ventral body parts):

Same, second step (dorsal parts):

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Penthimia americana Fitch, a freshly molted female. A single-step anointing. When the liquid dries, a white deposit of brochosomes appears on the surface:

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