Posted by viktor j nilsson on 12-01-2010 23:41
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Hi,
this little girl comes from an early spring sample (aprll 30th - may 4th) from southern Sweden (Alsterbro, Småland). Sadly there were just two females in the sample, no males.
Using Shatalkin´s keys the very dark legs makes me suspect this is
Calliopum geniculatum. However, his description is really brief, and as this species has not yet been recorded in Sweden, I would love you to comment on this.
As a side-note: does
C geniculatum overwinter as adults?
It is really small, only marginally over 3mm.
cheers,
Viktor
Edited by viktor j nilsson on 12-01-2010 23:43