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Euthycera stichospila << Euthycera
CedricMondy
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Posted on 28-01-2022 19:18
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Hi everyone,

For this one, I kind of come to the conclusion that it might be Euthycera alaris, a female. However, I am really not sure and some details are bothering me, in particular the colour of the legs that seems very pale for alaris in my understanding.

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www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos297/big/P1637047.jpg
Cédric Mondy : France : Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : 94100 : 17/10/2021
Altitude : 41 m - Taille : 7.5 mm
Réf. : 297252

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos297/big/P1637066.jpg
Cédric Mondy : France : Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : 94100 : 17/10/2021
Altitude : 41 m - Taille : 7.5 mm
Réf. : 297253

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos297/big/P1637073.jpg
Cédric Mondy : France : Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : 94100 : 17/10/2021
Altitude : 41 m - Taille : 7.5 mm
Réf. : 297254

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos297/big/P1637041.jpg
Cédric Mondy : France : Saint-Maur-des-Fossés : 94100 : 17/10/2021
Altitude : 41 m - Taille : 7.5 mm
Réf. : 297255
Edited by CedricMondy on 12-06-2022 23:21
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Anyone familiar with this genus that could help me here?
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Hi,

No one?
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Frown
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Hi
Euthycera are extremely variable in shape and color, so don't use the colour of the legs for identification.

This is not Euthycera alaris. That is a strictly Mediterranean species and i don't expect them so far north. Besides distribution, several characters do not match... The northernmost record I have seen in collections is still 600km south. That being said, the pattern of wing does lead you to E. alaris in most keys...

Now: this specimen is 99% sure Euthycera stichospila - which I consider a close relative to E. alaris (distinct by male terminalia so definitely valid). Euthycera stichospila is a very rare taxon and in most cases confined to calcareous heathland. The species concept of E. stichospila is widely misunderstood, unfortunately. I remain slightly hesitant on identification because it's a female, which are even more variable then the males (you have no idea how many misidentified female Euthycera are seen in collections Grin), so I would advise you to collect a male.

Can you comment on the habitat?
Nice observation!

see you
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Posted on 18-02-2022 11:46
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Thank you very much Jonas!

The habitat is clearly not a calcareous heathland, it was found in a very urban environment with mostly houses, some gardens and a small park with some grass and trees at proximity.

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