Posted by The Ghost Nightjar on 17-02-2016 13:06
#1
Hello,
Two poor shots of a simuliidae in february. I think it's a female. Is the genus identifiable ?
The Ghost Nightjar : France : Pluvigner : 56330 : 11/02/2016
Altitude : 73 m - Taille : 4,2 mm
Réf. : 157089
The Ghost Nightjar : France : Pluvigner : 56330 : 11/02/2016
Altitude : 73 m - Taille : 4,2 mm
Réf. : 157090
Regards,
Yann
Posted by John Carr on 18-02-2016 04:22
#2
Probably
Simulium but I'm not certain. All or almost all of the European Simuliidae here are
Simulium. In America we have more variety.
Posted by The Ghost Nightjar on 18-02-2016 17:55
#3
Thanks John ! So Simuliidae undet. ? Many species with such a color of abdomen ?
Posted by John Carr on 18-02-2016 18:16
#4
There may be only a few red species. I don't know.
Simulium tend to be more colorful; about half of the subgenera have legs banded with white or distinct stripes on thorax.
