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 Helina -> H. impuncta/depuncta
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| smol |
Posted on 09-10-2023 20:38
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Netherlands, today, near lake I am aware of the difficulty of this species, but I was wondering if the black banded at the back of scutellum (seen in the 2nd picture) is something that is seen by more Helina species?    
Edited by smol on 12-10-2023 18:30 |
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| eklans |
Posted on 10-10-2023 13:00
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I think, this apical black spot is based on reflections and not relevant for determination. I cannot clearly decide whether there are presutural acr bristles (H. cf. impuncta) or not (H. cf. depuncta) - but I'm not a "Helinastyc" expert...
Greetings, Eric Kloeckner |
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| smol |
Posted on 12-10-2023 18:29
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eklans wrote: I think, this apical black spot is based on reflections and not relevant for determination. I cannot clearly decide whether there are presutural acr bristles (H. cf. impuncta) or not (H. cf. depuncta) - but I'm not a "Helinastyc" expert... Thank you very much Eric! That sounds far more reasonable, as I have not noticed this before  I notice the H. impuncta/depuncta are one of the more easily recognized species in the genus. What makes these two so recognizable? Is it the light coloured thorax and orange femur/tibia combination?A very interesting (and common), but very difficult genus |
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but don't see the image in the post.