Posted by jeremyr on 06-08-2014 22:54
#1
is this a Chrysotimus species, and if so is it possible to say if it's flaviventris or molliculus? It appears to have a black tip to the abdomen
thanks,
Jeremy
Edited by jeremyr on 07-08-2014 10:47
Posted by John Carr on 07-08-2014 00:26
#2
Quoting Grichanov (2006):
Genus Chrysotimus Loew
Antenna entirely black; apical section of CuA1 shorter than basal section; 1.5-2.5.......molliculus (Fallén)
Antenna yellow, only postpedicel somewhat darkened; apical section of CuA1longer than basal section; 1.25-2.0... flaviventris (von Roser)
The antenna character matches
flaviventris. Abdomen color is sexually dimorphic in the genus. He may have omitted it from the key for that reason.