Posted by Lavendel on 11-01-2026 10:40
#1
Hi,
An other Lonchaea from the Netherlands, dunes ferest april 19the 2025
Following the key:
Eyes bare
9 Anterior genal setae: forming a single row along mouth margin (Fig. H)
18 Legs; Tarsomeres partly pale or brownish
31 Palps; of normal size
32 Calypteres; fringes brown to black
52 Scutellum; at least several setulae located on disc
53 Proepimeron: with more than 1 setula
54 Proepimeron; with usually at most 6 setulae
But then...
55 a. Proepimeron; with ~6 setulae--> yes
Scutellum; usually no setulae on margin anterior to lateral setae -->no
b. Proepimeron; with usually only 2-3 setulae. --> no
Scutellum; Setulae present on margin anterior to lateral setae --> yes
Edited by Lavendel on 11-01-2026 13:06
Posted by Lavendel on 11-01-2026 10:44
#4
additonal and bigger pictures can be found here: https://waarneming.nl/observation/382859904/