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 This Melieria I found on reed in a salty area. I think I can exclude M. crassipennis because of the shape of the wing markings and the biotope, but I don't know whether it is M. omissa, M. picta or M. cana. My guess is M. omissa, but how to be sure?
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 Lateral view, enlightened.
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 M. omissa, for sure
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 Thanks, Valery.
 
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