Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Simuliidae for ID, C Spain

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 25-03-2014 18:37
#1

Can anything be said of this Simuliidae? At least can genus Simulium be confirmed? Thanks in advance!! :)

Found by a river in mixed woodland in the outskirts of madrid on 23.03.2014.

Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 26-03-2014 22:26

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 25-03-2014 18:38
#2

A dorsal view.

Posted by John Carr on 25-03-2014 19:36
#3

A male Simulium.

I do not know how to identify most European subgenera. The color pattern could be the ornatum group except what is visible of the gonostylus looks wrong. Compare http://www.dipter...d_id=20634.

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 26-03-2014 22:29
#4

Thanks a lot, John!! I am very happy just knowing that this is indeed genus Simulium :) Not complaining if somebody can go further though ;) but Simulium sp. is great :) :)