Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Otiorhynchus rugosostriatus ???

Posted by Andre Jas on 24-10-2006 23:14
#1

Hi,

At first I thought it was just Otiorhynchus sulcatus, but looking at the images I began to doubt. Not having the opportunity to compare the differences other than by looking at images, I came to the conclusion that it must be Otiorhynchus rugosostriatus (no brownish markings on shield). Am I right?

Andr? Jas

Posted by Frank Koehler on 25-10-2006 06:26
#2

Hi Andr?,
two facts: (1) the Otiorhynchinae are a very large and difficult subfamily. (2) you don?t need support ;) Your id is perfect.
Best regards
Frank

Posted by Andre Jas on 25-10-2006 09:20
#3

Hi Frank,

Fact 1: true
Fact 2: I do need your expert support. I'm a rookie and you're the expert that can tell the difference by the tiniest differences. So I will continue to ask for your and others' opinions in the future. Thanks.

Andr? Jas