Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Culicidae - Culiseta longiareolata? --> confirmed

Posted by KathrinJ on 02-10-2020 20:46
#1
Hello,

I found this newly emerged Culicidae in a water-filled bucket in a garden. Could this be a male Culiseta longiareolata?

Date: 27.09.2020
Location: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Pleitersheim (east of Bad Kreuznach)

With kind regards,
Kathrin
Edited by KathrinJ on 03-10-2020 10:03

Posted by Tony Irwin on 02-10-2020 23:41
#2
Yes, classic thorax pattern, and all pale leading edge to the wing.

Posted by KathrinJ on 03-10-2020 10:01
#3
Thank you very much, Tony! Very beautiful species Smile.

With kind regards,
Kathrin