Thread subject: Diptera.info :: identification Pepsis species
Posted by calluna on 08-04-2024 12:25
#1
Is it possible to identify this Pepsis copula?
Edited by calluna on 08-04-2024 12:28
Posted by eklans on 08-04-2024 18:24
#2
Hello calluna, it's a couple of
Sepsis, not
Pepsis which is the biggest one of Hymenoptera!
Unfortunately it is nearly impossible to find the species of these
Sepsis without a sharp image of the male's fore tibia.
Posted by calluna on 11-04-2024 22:16
#3
Sorry Eric, of course I ment Sepsis. Does it matter that I can mention that this copula was found just above fresh dung of a Badger? I made a lot op pictures so I wil look for a better picture.
Regards Jap Smits
Posted by eklans on 12-04-2024 08:34
#4
Hello Jap, there's a PDF avaible including keys an descriptions of Sepsidae:
Pont/Maier, 2002: The Sepsidae (Diptera) of Europe
This helps to find the critical characters on photos of the Sepsidae.
https://www.resea..._of_Europe
Posted by calluna on 24-04-2024 20:27
#5
Hello Eric, thanks. I'm going to have a try.
Greetings Jap Smits.