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Anopheles - possibly Anopheles plumbeus
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Isabell K |
Posted on 13-08-2024 21:27
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Member Location: Posts: 14 Joined: 12.06.24 |
Hi, this individual was caught in May in Austria close to Vienna. Is it possible to identify the species? Thank you! Isabell Isabell K attached the following image: [111.8Kb] Edited by Isabell K on 19-08-2024 14:17 |
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Isabell K |
Posted on 13-08-2024 21:27
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Member Location: Posts: 14 Joined: 12.06.24 |
different view
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Isabell K |
Posted on 13-08-2024 21:27
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Member Location: Posts: 14 Joined: 12.06.24 |
different view
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Tony Irwin |
Posted on 17-08-2024 10:37
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Member Location: Norwich, England Posts: 7227 Joined: 19.11.04 |
As a rule, it's difficult to identify mosquitoes that are preserved in alcohol - the patterns and colours used to distinguish the species are difficult to interpret. Having said that, this specimen looks like Anopheles plumbeus to me, but I cannot be certain from these photos.
Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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Isabell K |
Posted on 19-08-2024 14:20
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Member Location: Posts: 14 Joined: 12.06.24 |
Thank you very much! That helped a lot. Isabell |
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