Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Petrobius brevistylis

Posted by ebbek on 20-01-2015 23:14
#1
Here is a Machalidae from a seashore in SW Sweden yesterday. I think the genera is Petrobius and in Sweden there are two species (P. maritimus and P. brevistylis). Does anybody know the difference between these species?

Regards

Krister
Edited by ebbek on 22-01-2015 16:34

Posted by empeejay on 22-01-2015 13:53
#2
Check out the information here and here for some useful recognition tips.

Posted by ebbek on 22-01-2015 16:34
#3
Many thanks! It seems to be P. brevistylis when I check your tips.

Regards

Krister