Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Palloptera saltuum

Posted by NakaRB on 19-02-2010 20:02
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Moscow region, 13.06.2009

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Edited by NakaRB on 20-02-2010 18:56

Posted by Stephen R on 19-02-2010 21:17
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From the Gallery, Palloptera saltuum female looks like a good fit

Posted by NakaRB on 19-02-2010 22:35
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I thought of it. And what about scutum color?

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Posted by Stephen R on 19-02-2010 22:48
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JariF's pinned specimen seems to have a black scutum - could be a sex difference. But I think we need expert help!

Edited by Stephen R on 19-02-2010 22:49

Posted by Paul Beuk on 20-02-2010 15:44
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Male is largely (if not entirely) black.

Posted by NakaRB on 20-02-2010 18:55
#6

Thank you, Paul!