Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phaoniinae UK July=Helina depuncta

Posted by philporter on 11-11-2010 15:44
#1

This is a very similar insect to my earlier posting which Stephane identified as Phaonia angelicae, but it is more slender, with longer legs proportionately, only 3 dc's, pale palp rather than dark,less yellow at the base of the wing, less prominent mouth-edge, much narrower gena. I have tried to key it but again I seem to be on the wrong track as it appears to have no pd bristle on tibia 3. Help please. More pictures available if required.

Edited by philporter on 14-11-2010 10:19

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 11-11-2010 19:14
#2

Well, if no pd on hind tibia, this is an Helina (in Phaoniinae). It looks like Helina depuncta (eyes bare, abdomen unspotted ?)...

Posted by philporter on 14-11-2010 10:19
#3

Thank you Stephane, again you have predicted the features present.
Phil Porter