Posted by Carnifex on 04-01-2020 23:09
#1
Hi,
what are the features to distinguish Nemopoda from Themira with yellow legs?
I am thinking this is
N. nitidula, but would be glad to be able to safely recognize them in the future.
Found in Vienna, June 2019
Edited by Carnifex on 05-01-2020 13:17
Posted by Ectemnius on 05-01-2020 11:04
#2
Hello Carnifex,
Yes this is probably Nemopoda nitidula. But at altitude the sibling species N. pectinulata can also be found. For the exact differences there is a great book online available:
https://www.resea..._of_Europe
And for habitus photo's you can go to:
https://sepsidnet...ty.online/
Kind regards,
Ectemnius
Edited by Ectemnius on 05-01-2020 11:04
Posted by Carnifex on 05-01-2020 12:21
#3
Wow, these are great resources. Thanks for the links!
The front bristles on the katep. are barely visible, but the spines on the inner trochanter of the male should be distinctive.
As the pair was mating, one can assume the female is of the same species :-)
