Thread subject: Diptera.info :: female Abia sericea << Cimbicidae ID

Posted by BartNap on 10-05-2021 13:18
#1
Found in the garden, NW Poland 09/05/2021. I have a few more pics if needed. Thank you
Edited by BartNap on 17-05-2021 14:55

Posted by eklans on 11-05-2021 09:14
#2
Hi Bart, more photos could be helpful - I guess it's a Abia sericea.

Greetings, Eric

Posted by BartNap on 12-05-2021 08:04
#3
Awesome, thank you Eric!

Posted by eklans on 12-05-2021 14:03
#4
Hi Bart, now I'm quite sure, it's a female Abia sericea. Are there any Succisa, Scabiosa or Knautia nearby? There you may find the larvae.

Greetings, Eric

Posted by BartNap on 16-05-2021 09:25
#5
Thank you a lot Eric, and apologies for the late response.

Yes, Scabiosa is quite common in the area. In this season we'll make sure to have them also in your backyard. It attracts a lot of other interesting insects.

Btw. From what I read, I know this species is overly rare in Poland. Does it have the same status in Germany? I'm just curious. Regard

Posted by eklans on 16-05-2021 10:14
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Hi Bart, it seems, the Cimbicidae are generally quite rare here, too, an sericea is on the Red List in Bavaria. I have only found Abia fasciata twice (2015, 2018).

Greetings, Eric