Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Nematocera? => Proceroplatus trinidadensis
Posted by BeJoCo on 21-12-2025 10:20
#1
Hello everyone!
This mosquito must have flown into our kitchen on Thursday through the tilted window. When I saw it, it already looked sick, only moving when touched, and died before I could photograph it.
I would be very grateful for any identification.
Size: 4 mm
Date found: December 18, 2025
Habitat: Entry into apartment
Location: Nuremberg region, 350 m above sea level
Edited by BeJoCo on 23-12-2025 09:45
Posted by BeJoCo on 21-12-2025 10:21
#2
second picture
Posted by BeJoCo on 21-12-2025 10:22
#3
third picture
Posted by BeJoCo on 21-12-2025 10:23
#4
the wing
Posted by eklans on 22-12-2025 11:01
#5
The wing vein (short R2+3) points to Keroplatidae, but I could not find a resembling pattern yet.
Posted by John Carr on 22-12-2025 18:08
#6
Proceroplatus? The tropical species
Proceroplatus trinidadensis is found in Europe but probably can not survive outdoors in the winter. It lives in greenhouses.
Posted by BeJoCo on 23-12-2025 09:43
#7
Hi Eric, hi John,
I already received a tip about Keroplatidae, and while searching the gallery at diptera.info, I found
Proceroplatus trinidadensis. But I was very unsure about that.
The mention of greenhouses (and perhaps conservatories?) makes it more likely, I think.
I'll classify the animal that way for now. A new species for me. ;)
Thank you very much for your replies and happy holidays to you both!
Bernd
Edited by BeJoCo on 23-12-2025 09:44