Posted by MatsDipt on 27-06-2023 13:47
#1
Hello,
collected on a flower of Cirsium arvense in my garden today, 27. June 2023. South-West Germany, Saarland
Am I correct in assuming that it is Peleteria varia and is the species still as rare in Central Europe as Tschorsnig & Herting stated in 1994?
Many thanks in advance and best regards
Edited by MatsDipt on 28-06-2023 08:41
Posted by MatsDipt on 27-06-2023 13:52
#5
Tergite 2, lateral view, ventral yellow hairs
Posted by Zeegers on 27-06-2023 19:01
#6
Yes and no, iavana ( ureent name of varia) has made a spectacular expansion to the north over the last 5 years. See my article in Faunistische Mededelingen.
Theo