Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platynocheatus rufus or macquarti from Malta

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 24-03-2024 17:06
#1
Hi

I took these photos in Malta, on 2024.March.19 - Marsaskala - MALTA

Platynocheatus rufus or macquarti?

What are the distinct characters?

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Jorge Almeida

Posted by JWV on 27-03-2024 20:57
#2
Hi,

As far as I know P. macquarti is a Sicilian endemic and P. rufus is the Maltese endemic. Characters to separate them are not known to me (except geographical distribution)

Best,
Jonne