Location: North France, lille Posts: 937 Joined: 08.06.10
Dear all,
Here is a nice Hybomitra I met (who came to meet me actually) in the french Pyrenees (Pyrénées Orientale, Cerdagne Valley), in altitude, at edge of a forest with lot of humids area.
I identify it as Hybomitra montana, but I am not totally sure to understand correctly the point on frons width. SO I ask for a second opinion.
clovis : France : Bolquère : 66210 : 23/07/2021
Altitude : 2032 m - Taille : 14,5 mm Réf. : 318576
clovis : France : Bolquère : 66210 : 23/07/2021
Altitude : 2032 m - Taille : 14,5 mm Réf. : 318577
clovis : France : Bolquère : 66210 : 23/07/2021
Altitude : 2032 m - Taille : 14,5 mm Réf. : 318578
Edited by clovis on 27-02-2023 12:12
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