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Italy - Sicily (October 2024).

With the key for Central Europe, it keys out nicely to Linnaemya vulpina. Is that also correct for Sicily or are there similar species?

Thanks in advance.

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dorsal

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pic 3

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Vulpina is one of a kind. That said, the femora seem a bit dark. I'd like to see a strict lateral view of the head. For Italy, of course better to use Cerretti's work.

Theo

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Thanks for the response Theo. I found the work of Cerretti on the internet (now I have to practise my Italian).

It seems to go between L. vulpina, L. sorror and L. comta. I understand why you asked for a strict lateral view, but I find it a bit difficult to judge.

* The parafacials look bald to me, which directs me to L. vulpina again.
* The femora are normal orange-red although on the pictures they seem a bit dark.

Looking forward to your opinion.

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No ! There are "clearly" some hairs on parafacial ! These are both white and very short, hence difficult to see. So my suspicion was correct, it is not vulpina and likely soror.

Theo

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Sorry, I can't see the hairs, not even under the microscope, but I'll go with your expert opinion.