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Sphaeroceridae > Leptocera caenosa (male). Confirmed.
Maherjos
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Posted on 17-02-2022 17:52
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Photograph taken on February 17, 2022 on mirror of the bathroom of housing, in urban helmet of Motril, Granada, Spain
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Approximate size, no wings 3 mm.

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Thanks in advance for any help! Smile
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Sphaeroceridae, looks like some Leptocera sp. I think...
Edited by Roger Thomason on 17-02-2022 18:12
 
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Roger Thomason wrote:
Sphaeroceridae, looks like some Leptocera sp. I think...


Thank very much!
I upload your proposal to the title in case any other expert can confirm it for us .

José Marín
 
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Looks very much like Leptocera caenosa
 
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daveb21 wrote:
Looks very much like Leptocera caenosa


I am very thankful for your help.
With the insect in hand, could it be confirmed? Smile

José Marín
 
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Hi Jose, yes should be pretty straightforward
 
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daveb21 wrote:
Hi Jose, yes should be pretty straightforward


Thanks!
I send you a private message.Wink
Jose Marin
 
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Hi Jose,
Specimen checked and it is a male Leptocera caenosa
Cheers,
Dave
 
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daveb21 wrote:
Hi Jose,
Specimen checked and it is a male Leptocera caenosa
Cheers,
Dave


Thank you very much !!! Grin Grin Grin

Kind regard from the South of Spain. Wink
José Marín
 
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