Posted by Gordon Jar on 05-07-2006 20:05
#1
The attached was photographed in South East England on 05/07/06.
I think it is a Hybomitra Sp. and would be grateful for confirmation or correction.
Thankyou.
Regards
Gordon
Posted by Tony Irwin on 05-07-2006 23:31
#2
Hi Gordon
This is certainly a Hybomitra, and it looks like ciureai. Some muehfeldi can look almost identical to ciureai, and usually the best way to distinguish them is using the shape of sternite 8 and the dorsal lamellae. I believe that ciureai is the more likely species to be found in S.E.England, and it's certainly on the wing at the moment - I caught one in West Norfolk yesterday.
Tony