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Rhinophoridae (?) --> yes, Phyto melanocephala, male
kuv
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Posted on 13-10-2020 12:21
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Northern Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Pinneberg-Waldenau near Hamburg, at the edge of the mixed forest Klövensteen, at a metallic railing of a bridge for pedestrians, 6th of September 2020. Outsidephotos: kuv. My idea is Phyto melanocephala because of the wing venation, but isn't it too grey? Please help to get the ID.
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Hi, I think you're right with Phyto melanocephala (the petiole R4+5 is very short) and the frons seems smaller than 1/3 of the head so it might be a male.

Eric
 
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Hi Eric Smile, thank you very much.
Greetings Kuv
 
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Yes it is a male. These ate more grey, females are more black.

Theo
 
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Thank you Theo for information.
Greetings Kuv
 
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