Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Polietes lardarius

Posted by evdebs on 24-05-2021 22:04
#1

Is this a male Polietes lardarius? Seen today in a woodland in Sussex, UK. I've never knowingly seen one of these before, so I hope I've got the genus right at least.

Many thanks,
Dylan

Edited by evdebs on 25-05-2021 13:12

Posted by eklans on 25-05-2021 10:50
#2

Hi Dylan, the image is a bit dark and I only found a female until now, but it seems you are right and it's a male Polietes lardarius. (colour, pattern, eyes hairy, vein m not deflected)

Posted by evdebs on 25-05-2021 13:12
#3

Ok great, thanks Eric!

Dylan