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Liancalus virens (male)
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Posted on 23-05-2015 01:09
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Photograph taken on 22 May 2015 in Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain. Natural Park in Genil river banks.
Apparent size with wings, about 9 mm

Thanks in advance for any help!
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A male Liancalus. I don't know if you have any other species than virens. The wing spot matches that species. Females are also green, but without wing spots.
 
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John Carr wrote:
A male Liancalus. I don't know if you have any other species than virens. The wing spot matches that species. Females are also green, but without wing spots.



John Carr, thank you very much identification. Grin
I, is the first specimen of Liancalus I photographed, but as I have been able consult, Liancalus virens, if aforementioned in Spain, and even in Granada.

Kind regards from southern Spain.
Jose Marin.
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