Posted by Louis Boumans on 27-12-2008 01:01
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Xespok wrote:
This is a much larger species, among the largest Psychodids. (Sometimes placed within Telmatoscopus.) The males (seen rarely) and the females are somewhat different, and can be distinguished based on the photos.
Interestingly Clogmia albopunctata is not on the Hungarian list, although this is a very abundant fly everywhere I go here. This indicates that this midge has spread in recent decades, when the Hungarian Psychodidae expert was not active any more.
Dear Gabor,
Can you tell me a bit more about how to distinguish males and females of
Clogmia albipunctata?
I also have the impression that there are many more females than males. But so far I can only tell the difference when I remove the fur from the tip of their abdomen - I have no experience with Psychodidae!
Also, do you happen to know who was the Hungarian Psychodidae expert, and when s/he became no longer active in this field?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Louis