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Two keys suggest that this would be Winthemia but it has orange tibiae and no sign of orange bar on tergite 5; also the wing seems slightly more yellow tinged than pictures suggest. Other characters seem OK. Any thoughts? 1/6/11 in woodland, Lincoln UK.

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Some Carcelia I think.

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Yes, looks like a Carcelia to me - look how deep the eyes are in relation to the gena :)

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Thanks very much Ericas and Chris
Regards
Phil

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Let us know which Carcelia you think it is - is it a male? Male genitalia are very good features - as is the frons/eye width ratio :)

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Just quickly for the moment.. the basicosta is the same colour as the scutellum (interpretation doubtful- yellow or dark brown?) and there is a ventral bristle on mid-tibia (apical third) which means it isn't either of the commoner species, yes? I'll try to get some pictures on later. Bit busy at the moment...
Phil

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If you'd like to send it here Phil I will have a look, if you like? When it says dark-brown really it means that it should be more like the tegula ... a pale basicosta is quite orange/yellow.

PS: I have emailed you the latest Carcelia key :)

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Thanks for advice and e-mail Chris. I will send the specimen to you soon, with a few more that you could confirm/correct.
Regards
Phil

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Thanks Phil - no worries - I will let you know when I get the parcel. :)