Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What kind of Philanthus?

Posted by valter on 17-10-2007 08:38
#1

Location: Faro, Portugal

Date Photo Taken: October 5, 2007

Posted by Christian Schmid-Egger on 18-10-2007 09:56
#2

Philanthus pulchellus,

regards, Christian

Posted by Yvan Barbier on 18-10-2007 18:49
#3

Dear Christian

Why not P. triangulum?

best regards
yvan

Posted by Christian Schmid-Egger on 20-10-2007 19:56
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Hi Yvan,

how are you? It was a long time ago...

I think you are right. I checked my collection, and pulchellus always has a pale spot behind eyes, which may lack in triangulum. I was disturbed by the pale yellow body color, but both species are somewhat variable. So it is most probable triangulum

Regards, Christian

Posted by Yvan Barbier on 26-10-2007 11:08
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Hi Christian!

I'm fine, thank you!
I agree with you, it's difficult to give a name without having the specimen

best regards, yvan

Posted by valter on 26-10-2007 23:08
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Posted by Christian Schmid-Egger on 27-10-2007 11:05
#7

Yes, a male of triangulum.

Regards, Christian