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Minettia plumicornis?; SW Spain
Andre Burgers
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Posted on 04-04-2026 08:13
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 Good morning!

I am almost sure this is a Minettia plumicornis. Am I right?
Yesterday night on my balcony, Minas de Riotinto, Huelva. 4.1 mm.

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 I agree with Minettia. Several species have yellow thorax and plumose arista.
 
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