Posted by ChrisR on 30-06-2006 22:16
#1
Seen today (30.vi.2006) in Berkshire, England.
Is this
Dioctria baumhaueri?
Edited by ChrisR on 30-06-2006 22:16
Posted by conopid on 30-06-2006 23:44
#2
All black legs = more likely D atricapilla (althugh it seems to have pale knees - not usual in atricapilla.
Posted by ChrisR on 01-07-2006 00:25
#3
Thanks Nigel - i have keyed these things before from specimens and they were simple - but photos are a whole different kettle of fish! :)
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 02-11-2013 15:53
#4
Another late respons but this is, despite the dark legs, Dioctria hyalipennis/baumhaueri. D. atricapilla is plump with thicker legs and it prefers to hang in the vegetation rather than sit on it. Males atricapilla have distinct blue eyes and females more green. Dusting of the back of the thorax is reduced to clear lines. For comparison: http://waarneming.nl/waarneming/view/77062327
Edited by Quaedfliegh on 20-11-2013 00:14