Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Coenomyia ferruginea (Scopoli, 1763)

Posted by Joris Menten on 18-11-2004 15:01
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The species has been caught several times in the Meerdaalwoud and Heverleebos near Leuven (by Frank Vandemeutter and Jorg Lambrechts). I myself have one ex from Elsenborn. Frank also reported the species from the Argonne in France. It appears the species is not terribly rare, but is on the wing for a very short time in June, which explains it apparent rarity.

One thing I was wondering: I never smelled the cheese-smell on the ex in my collection. Does anyone really noticed this smell?

Joris

Edited by Joris Menten on 18-11-2004 15:02