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 Winter Gnat: Trichocera major?
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| Jason G |
Posted on 24-10-2010 21:32
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 Member Location: London UK Posts: 136 Joined: 22.12.08 |
Hi all, I collected an un-banded male Trichocerid two days ago, and am wondering which of the 12 UK species it is. To me, the styles appear quite long and slightly on the curvy-side ('sinuous', says the key), the bridge is complete and the spines of the paramere are short. Body: c5.2mm Wing: c6mm Habitat: Hedgerow near fields Thank you. Take care, Jason Jason G attached the following image:  [59.4Kb] London's Insects http://londoninve...hostia.com |
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| bonitin |
Posted on 24-10-2010 23:55
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 Member Location: Gent, Belgium Posts: 348 Joined: 11.10.07 |
Sorry Jason I cannot help you but it would be nice to see the whole winter crane fly too... Myriam  |
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| Jason G |
Posted on 25-10-2010 00:04
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Member Location: London UK Posts: 136 Joined: 22.12.08 |
Hi Miriam! Well, there's nothing much to see with these - hence the need for closely examining his genitals. They offer several features which are unique in series, and retention gives you the benefit of later comparison of material as well as a way of backing-up IDs. Jason G attached the following image:  [62.28Kb] Edited by Jason G on 25-10-2010 00:09 London's Insects http://londoninve...hostia.com |
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