Thread subject: Diptera.info :: cleridae from East Turkey

Posted by Cesa on 20-04-2010 20:37
#1

Hello,
Could anyone identify this clerid from East Turkey?
Many thanks in advance.
Muhabbet

Posted by nielsyese on 20-04-2010 21:08
#2

I think this should be Trichodes spec.
Greetings,
Niels

Posted by Cesa on 20-04-2010 21:10
#3

Many thanks Nielsyese

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 27-04-2010 09:26
#4

According Cleridae expert, my friend Igor Melnik
it is Trichodes ephippiatus (=T. oberthuti) - Turkey to Iran

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 27-04-2010 21:15
#5

I misunderstood Igor Melnik:
it is either Trichodes ephippiatus or T. oberthuti - genitalia examination required to know which one.

Posted by Cesa on 27-04-2010 22:28
#6

Many thanks Nikita.