Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Culicoides; SW Spain

Posted by Andre Burgers on 03-08-2026 13:09
#1
Another impossible fly, a Culicoides. Found yesterday on my balcony in Minas de Riotinto.

And a question for future Culicoides: Are there any species that can be identified with a photo? Or are they all a waaste of time and space? :|


Thanks!
André
Edited by Andre Burgers on 03-08-2026 13:10

Posted by John Carr on 03-08-2026 18:20
#2
The wing patterns are useful for ID. You can find wing atlases (photo collections) of Culicoides of some regions. I can not identify European species. I do not know of there is an atlas for southern or western Europe.

Posted by Andre Burgers on 03-08-2026 20:23
#3
Ok, John! I will try to find an atlas for European species. Or find info about the Iberian Peninsula.

Thanks! |t