Posted by blaauw7 on 08-07-2023 12:03
#1
Found yesterday. It was walking on my clothes during a boot trip from Hompelvoet, Gerevelingen.
5 mm.
Phthiraptera.......
Gr. Dick
Edited by blaauw7 on 09-07-2023 16:28
Posted by Jan Maca on 08-07-2023 12:56
#3
I think it is a Trinoton sp., a genus of Amblycera with relatively large body and small wing-like structures on pronotum (I think it can be seen especially on the lower picture). Parasites of Anseriformes, 7 species in Europe according to fauna-e.org
Edited by Jan Maca on 08-07-2023 12:57
Posted by blaauw7 on 09-07-2023 14:14
#4
Thanks Jan! Must be Trinoton sp.
Now i have to find someone who is willing to identify the species.
Gr.
Dick