Posted by smol on 09-10-2023 21:38
#1
Netherlands, today, near lake
I am aware of the difficulty of this species, but I was wondering if the black banded at the back of scutellum (seen in the 2nd picture) is something that is seen by more Helina species?
Edited by smol on 12-10-2023 19:30
Posted by eklans on 10-10-2023 14:00
#2
I think, this apical black spot is based on reflections and not relevant for determination. I cannot clearly decide whether there are presutural acr bristles (
H. cf. impuncta) or not (
H. cf. depuncta) - but I'm not a "Helinastyc" expert...
Posted by smol on 12-10-2023 19:29
#3
eklans wrote:
I think, this apical black spot is based on reflections and not relevant for determination. I cannot clearly decide whether there are presutural acr bristles (H. cf. impuncta) or not (H. cf. depuncta) - but I'm not a "Helinastyc" expert...
Thank you very much Eric! That sounds far more reasonable, as I have not noticed this before :) I notice the
H. impuncta/depuncta are one of the more easily recognized species in the genus. What makes these two so recognizable? Is it the light coloured thorax and orange femur/tibia combination?
A very interesting (and common), but very difficult genus :)