Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Is this Helina evecta? => Polietes

Posted by Mtfyfe on 29-11-2017 16:26
#1

Species found 30.10.17 in Freiburg (Elbe), Germany.
Found on sunny stairs, close to some sheep on an embankment.
Any comment appreciated.

Edited by Mtfyfe on 03-01-2018 22:06

Posted by nielsyese on 29-11-2017 16:34
#2

It is a female Polietes

Posted by Mtfyfe on 29-11-2017 20:45
#3

Thanks Niels-Jan,
female is obvious. Any explanation for the Polietes versus Helina. Just to learn the difference.
And if Polietes any clue for the subspecies or is a photo not enough?
Cheers, Lars

Posted by Mtfyfe on 01-12-2017 12:01
#4

No further comments/explanations for this issue, from anyone?

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 01-12-2017 12:59
#5

In Polietes the dm-Cu crossvein is very slanted, almost parallel to the posterior wing margin. Also, in Polietes there are strong presutural acr. and a strong pd in distal third of hind tibia (as in Phaonia). On you picture, only the first clue is visible.

Posted by Mtfyfe on 02-12-2017 21:41
#6

Thanks Stephane, that is some information.
Lars