Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Culicidae ? in rockrose flower (southern Spain)

Posted by cmherrera on 11-06-2016 07:03
#1
In my experience, it's exceptional to find Nematoceran flies feeding on exposed floral nectar. I'd appreciate any hint on this specimen, shot on a flower of Cistus monspeliensis (Cistaceae) in Sierra de Cazorla, southeastern Spain, 2 June 2016

Posted by cmherrera on 11-06-2016 07:05
#2
And here is the picture

Posted by Tony Irwin on 11-06-2016 17:05
#3
Appears to be an Aedes male - but I don't recognise the species

Posted by cmherrera on 11-06-2016 17:23
#4
Thanks, Tony !

Posted by brundlefly on 21-12-2017 09:16
#5
It is Aedes geniculatus or echinus.