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Another Psychoda species (dark splotches on wings)
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victorengel |
Posted on 04-02-2021 22:48
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Member Location: Posts: 45 Joined: 20.12.20 |
I photographed another Psychoda. It reminds me of P. alternata, but it has large dark splotches on the wings. ![]() Wire spacing is 16 per inch by 18 per inch. Edited by victorengel on 04-02-2021 22:49 |
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weia |
Posted on 05-02-2021 22:48
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Member Location: Posts: 164 Joined: 10.07.11 |
Alternata is quite variable, or maybe it is just wear. This one looks quite fresh to me. I am quite sure it is alternata. Beautiful picture by the way!
Edited by weia on 05-02-2021 22:49 |
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victorengel |
Posted on 06-02-2021 01:33
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Thanks. Looking through my other photos of alternata, I see those splotches. I just didn't notice them before. Usually I notice the spots along the margins of the wings. |
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weia |
Posted on 12-02-2021 19:50
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Is this in the US too? Maybe there are more species? |
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victorengel |
Posted on 13-02-2021 01:44
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Yes, Austin, Texas. My understanding is that P. alternata is originally from America but now is found nearly worldwide. |
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