Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Oplodontha viridula female & male NE Poland

Posted by affiniscyanoviridis on 04-12-2014 12:16
#1

Hi,

these pictures were taken in 20.06.2012 I think that they are Oplodontha viridula. Many times i see that they have different patterns in the eye spots as shown in the pictures, it is a variation or they are different species?

Regards
J

Edited by affiniscyanoviridis on 04-12-2014 14:12

Posted by affiniscyanoviridis on 04-12-2014 12:16
#2

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Posted by Ectemnius on 04-12-2014 13:33
#3

Hello affiniscyanoviridis,

Yes, above female below male O. viridula. Eye spot vary within the species.

Greetings,

Ectemnius

Posted by affiniscyanoviridis on 04-12-2014 14:12
#4

Hi Ectemnius,

thanks a lot for your help!

Good that I post these 2 pictures, i have much more but now I know that the eye spot pattern can vary within this species!

Regards
J