Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Choerades castellanii, female confirmed

Posted by Danny Wolff on 05-08-2022 05:24
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I agree with your ID, Helge. This is castellanii. The typical shape of the proboscis with its "pointed" apex and the long downward bent bristles on the upper part of the face are good characters to separate this species from fimbriata/fulva and from the marginata group ( proboscis).

Greetings, Danny