Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Psychodidae - 01
Posted by brigitteu on 13-11-2010 20:23
#1
Hi
Some Psychodidaes from mai 2010. Is it possible to give an ID?
Thanks for all help!
Switzerland, near small wetland and forest edge, always on leaves, dancing arround
mai 2010, 430 msm
Best regards, Brigitte
Posted by rvanderweele on 13-11-2010 20:38
#2
I guess Psychoda, but do not dare to go further.
Posted by phil withers on 13-11-2010 21:49
#3
Unlucky, that's the one thing it's definitely not ! Probably Boreoclytocerus (with strong reservations)
Posted by phil withers on 13-11-2010 21:53
#4
Second thoughts: probably a
Pericoma. I now think the other three might be
Boreoclytocerus. But you really need to send them to me in alcohol for a positive ID.
Posted by rvanderweele on 13-11-2010 21:53
#5
Please, Phil, can you tell us why? I looked at the antennae and the wings....and came to my wrong conclusion. It is a very interesting family, but I am afraid I am doing already too much.
Posted by phil withers on 13-11-2010 22:16
#6
Psychoda has pointed wings, and the antennae are comprised of flask-shaped segments (i.e. with a distinct neck). Pericoma has barrel-shaped antennal segments, with no prolongation of the basal segment...lecture over.
Posted by rvanderweele on 13-11-2010 22:18
#7
thanks!
Posted by brigitteu on 14-11-2010 23:06
#8
Hi Ruud, hi Phil
thanks a lot for informations and help!
I didn't collect them. Nothing to send . . .
Thanks, best regards, Brigitte