Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Istocheta cinerea?

Posted by Rui Andrade on 29-04-2021 18:18
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I think it is Istocheta cinerea, is it possible to confirm? It came to a light trap.

location: Mértola (Portugal)
date: 09/04/2021

Posted by Rui Andrade on 29-04-2021 18:19
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Posted by Rui Andrade on 29-04-2021 18:19
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Posted by Rui Andrade on 29-04-2021 18:19
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Posted by Rui Andrade on 29-04-2021 18:20
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Posted by Rui Andrade on 02-05-2021 14:35
#6

Any thoughts? :)

Posted by Zeegers on 02-05-2021 20:13
#7

Yes, zdefinitely Istochaeta, species are tricky

Theo

Posted by Rui Andrade on 03-05-2021 01:21
#8

Thank you Theo. :) I will leave it as Istocheta cf. cinerea since it seems to me that it is the most probable species considering its characteristics.

Posted by Zeegers on 03-05-2021 08:35
#9

I looked into it and I agree: it is almost certain a female cinerea.

Theo

Posted by Rui Andrade on 03-05-2021 10:53
#10

Thank you very much! :)