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Trichocera from Brittany
Tramage
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Posted on 03-03-2026 10:04
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 Hello,
This Nematocera has been collected in a yellow pan trap in my garden (Concarneau, Brittany, France).
I believe this is a Trichocera, but I am not sure.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thibault
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 Apex of abdomen
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 Trichocera. I do not know the European species.
 
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 The abdomen is distinctly striped and that would suggest Trichocera annulata.
Walther
 
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 I totally agree Smile
 
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 Thank you !
 
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