Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another Psychoda species (dark splotches on wings)
Posted by victorengel on 04-02-2021 22:48
#1
I photographed another Psychoda. It reminds me of P. alternata, but it has large dark splotches on the wings.
Wire spacing is 16 per inch by 18 per inch.
Edited by victorengel on 04-02-2021 22:49
Posted by weia on 05-02-2021 22:48
#2
Alternata is quite variable, or maybe it is just wear. This one looks quite fresh to me. I am quite sure it is alternata. Beautiful picture by the way!
Edited by weia on 05-02-2021 22:49
Posted by victorengel on 06-02-2021 01:33
#3
Thanks. Looking through my other photos of alternata, I see those splotches. I just didn't notice them before. Usually I notice the spots along the margins of the wings.
Posted by weia on 12-02-2021 19:50
#4
Is this in the US too? Maybe there are more species?
Posted by victorengel on 13-02-2021 01:44
#5
Yes, Austin, Texas. My understanding is that P. alternata is originally from America but now is found nearly worldwide.