Posted by Auratus on 15-09-2011 11:46
#1
Is Linnaemya correct and can the species be determined?
Specimen collected near Porto on the 15th of August in the vicinity of a reservoir.
Size 14 mm.
Thanks in advance
Edited by Auratus on 15-09-2011 13:59
Posted by ChrisR on 15-09-2011 13:43
#3
Check the calyptrae - they will have long hairs on the dorsal surface because it is a male
Nemoraea pellucida ;)
Posted by Auratus on 15-09-2011 13:58
#4
Chris, you are absolutely right.
Thanks for the ID
Posted by ChrisR on 15-09-2011 14:14
#5
No problem -
Nemoraea are the only species in western Europe with hairy calyptrae (I think) so they come out of the key fairly easily and early. :)