Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ochtera sp.

Posted by jokari on 11-07-2022 19:35
#1

Hello to all,
Not finding keys for the European Ochtera , here is an observation made yesterday in the Gard in France, along a lake. If someone can go to the species, thank you to specify the criteria visible on these photos.
https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/213300647?size=original
https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/213300578?size=large
Thanks for your help

Edited by jokari on 11-07-2022 19:38

Posted by Tony Irwin on 12-07-2022 08:52
#2

From what I can see of the abdominal markings, this is Ochthera manicata (and not O. mantis nor O. schembrii). There is another little known species - O. palearctica - with which I am not familiar. It would require examination of the male genitalia to identify it.

Posted by jokari on 12-07-2022 22:12
#3

Thanks Tony for your help and your work.