Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Leskiini
Posted by bradbarnd on 06-08-2026 02:01
#1
From Indiana, USA, July 30 2026
Very similar in some respects to Leskia but has 2 ADs on both mid tibia.
Edited by bradbarnd on 17-08-2026 08:16
Posted by Zeegers on 10-08-2026 08:02
#2
Indiana is John Carr-country.
To a European, it definitely looks like a Leskiini.
Theo
Posted by John Carr on 11-08-2026 22:56
#3
I ruled out all the genera from eastern North America.
Aprhia,
Clausicellla, and
Ginglymia are darker.
Crocinosoma has big antennae.
Drepanoglossa has longer proboscis.
Genea has more bristles on veins R1 or R4+5.
Superficially it looks like
Leskia. The two regional species of
Leskia differ. According to the key to genera,
Leskia should have only one ad on mid tibia.
The eastern species of
Solieria has discals and all the species are at least a bit darker.
Edited by John Carr on 11-08-2026 22:57
Posted by bradbarnd on 14-08-2026 09:12
#4
A perplexing one then. I will see if I can get ahold of either Jim O'Hara or John Stireman to seek their thoughts.
Posted by bradbarnd on 17-08-2026 08:08
#5
Somewhat like Trochiloleskia, but that is supposed to only get as far north as Texas.
Also, I've added another view of the head.
Edited by bradbarnd on 17-08-2026 08:17