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Epistrophe diaphana? --> E. melanostoma
Reimund Ley
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Posted on 29-11-2014 13:25
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hello,

is my ID correct, is this Epistrophe diaphana? about 10 mm.
foto: BRD, Oer Erkenschwick, 21. 5. 2012, 100 m, by Angelika/Reimund Ley


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Ectemnius
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Posted on 02-12-2014 18:14
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Hello Reimund,

E. diaphana has almost golden glow about it and the antennae entirely black. it usually flies in June, not may. For reference see: https://c1.static...665b_z.jpg

The yellow antennae and yellow haired scutellum should make this. E. melanostoma.

Greetings,

Ectemnius
 
Reimund Ley
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hello Ectemnius,

thanks for your contermination,
We see the different between E. diaphana and E. melanostoma.

best wishes


Angelika und Reimund
 
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