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Metopia sp., male (26.04.2025) --> Metopia argyrocephala
fatsemann
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Posted on 08-10-2025 21:39
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 Hello,
is it possible to determinate this Metopia?
Sighted on 26.04.2025 in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia in the garden. Bodysize: 5,5 mm
Thank you.
Bernd
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 M. argyrocephala seems totally fine.


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 Hi Theo,
thanks for the determination
Bernd
 
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