Posted by dipdip on 03-09-2007 14:04
#1
Hello
is this Rhingia rostrata? I found it on Silene vulgaris in Kiental (Alpine foothills Switzerland) 03.09.2007
There were many R. campestris and only this one without black at the side.
With regards Maja
Edited by dipdip on 03-09-2007 14:05
Posted by conopid on 04-09-2007 18:55
#2
Yes, I'd agree R rostrata, as there is no dark line along the side of the abdomen and the hind tibia is all orange.
Interestingly, after years of being a rarity in the UK, it is now, quite suddenly, turning up all over the south of the UK.
Posted by dipdip on 04-09-2007 21:46
#3
conopid wrote:
Interestingly, after years of being a rarity in the UK, it is now, quite suddenly, turning up all over the south of the UK.
I read it was rare here, too. And I think I have seen it several times, but couln't make good fotos. If the populations are growing, I should be able to make some pictures next year.
Thank you and greetings from Switzerland
Maja