Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown insect

Posted by FRV on 08-09-2022 13:11
#1

Hi,

I have photographed this insect in Asturias (Spain), mid-August. Alt. 1400m asl.
Body length around 5mm (without the "feathery tail".
Do you have any idea about its identity?
Thanks for your help,
Cheers,
FRV

Posted by Matzke-Hajek on 09-09-2022 10:43
#2

a male winged "scale insect" (Coccoidea)
Greetings - Günter

Posted by FRV on 09-09-2022 10:45
#3

Thank you very much Günther. There is a strong sexual dimorphism!

FRV