Posted by Sundew on 31-08-2017 22:54
#1
Hi,
This
Choerades from southeastern Brandenburg is a tough nut to crack for me. Unfortunately, the great work by Reinoud (
https://waarnemin...ilidae.pdf) does not cover all German species, so I used Geller-Grimm's key and comparisons (
http://www.robber...rades.html). The best match seem to be
Choerades ignea and
C. gilva, though at first I did not assume partly red tergites. There is no chance to see the first sternite; however, the conspicuously yellow beard and the white scutellum bristles make me hope I got to the right species. What do you think?
Thanks in advance, Sundew
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 01-09-2017 00:46
#4
I would say yes! :-) The red parts on the abdomen are covered by the yellow orange hair...
Posted by Sundew on 01-09-2017 02:54
#5
Thank you so much, Reinoud - your help is always greatly appreciated!