Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Psylliodes chrysocephalus?

Posted by Andre Jas on 14-11-2006 16:24
#1
Hi,

Digging through Franks' site I ended up with Psylliodes chrysocephalus for this 3mm long CHRYSOMELID. Is that correct? 14 nov. 2006.

Posted by Andre Jas on 14-11-2006 16:25
#2
Great tarsi by the way!Wink

Posted by Andre Jas on 17-11-2006 10:59
#3
Hi (Frank),

If you happen to pop into this forum again, please could you tell me if I'm right? Thank you.

Posted by Frank Koehler on 17-11-2006 14:25
#4
Hello Andr?,
yes you are right. Psylliodes can be very difficult sometimes, but this species is very large and common - and send us a good id hint with the red head Wink
Best regards
Frank

Posted by Andre Jas on 17-11-2006 15:12
#5
Hi Frank,

ThanksSmile. I was pretty certain, but since you've got the years of experience, I value your judgement high everytime.
So large means here 3-4 mm. How small are the small ones?

Posted by Frank Koehler on 19-11-2006 10:57
#6
Hello Andr?,
chrysocephalus: 3,0 - 4,5 mm, other common species 2 - 3 mm, two large species on Solanum and Cirsium 3 - 4 mm.
Best regards
Frank