Posted by Mark-uk on 08-05-2011 18:12
#1
I have been finding a few of these recently - seems to be a woodland species? But even placing to family seems troublesome
Edited by Mark-uk on 08-05-2011 23:17
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 08-05-2011 18:17
#3
Looks to be an
Otites (Ulidiidae), in spite of its evergreen color. It is believed to be
O. guttata Mg., 1830, the only species occurring in UK; furtheremore, it occurs in oak woods at middle-spring.
PS. Sorry, I have IDed it from its head alone. The second photo showed up after I have ansewered. Indeed, it is
O. guttata !
Edited by Nosferatumyia on 08-05-2011 18:19
Posted by Mark-uk on 08-05-2011 18:38
#4
Hi Valery
many thanks for the very speedy reply.
I am rather lacking on literature and experience for Ulidiidae, that will explain why it was so problematic for me.
Mark