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Phasia auriga, female?

Fotos: Switzerland, Wattwil SG, 750m NN, 31.August 07 on Eupatorium cannabinum

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no Phasia.. but Ectophasia sp.
 
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No, Phasia sp it is. Look at wing venation. I leave the species to Theo.
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opsss... you are right!
 
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Phasia aurigera (male, I think).
I didn't see at the first time the petiole. Sad
 
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First of all, it a male.
Secondly, the golden crown on the thorax is extending to the front. Moreover, the face is distinctly projecting.
So this is the male of Ph. aurulans, not to be confused with aurigera.
Great pictures, species is generally not so common.


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Thank you for the help and the informations.

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