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Lonchaeidae?
tristram
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Posted on 22-08-2010 21:59
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Photographed in Reading, UK, beside a lake.
The antennae are actually white, but this does not show up well against the white background.
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And from the side:
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Hi Tristram

Yes it is a female Lonchaea of even Setisquamalonchaea. The antennae will not actually be white but are probably covered in a white or silvery dusting which at certain angles and lighting conditions will make them appear white ........ Iain
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Great! Thanks, Iain.
 
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