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Which Platystoma?
pierred
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Posted on 19-08-2024 07:04
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Hello,

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Pierre Duhem : France : Saint-Sornin : 17600 : 02/07/2024
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Initially, I thought it was P. lugubre, but the humeral calli are not yellow-reddish.
Does this critter ring a bell?
Thanks you in advance.
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I would think Platystoma lugubre. Val - any thoughts?
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P. lugubre, no doubts.
Look at its the very characteristic mesonotum pattern.
Val
 
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Thanks to both of you.
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