My first Asaphidion. Would appreciate thoughts on whether I've interpreted the shading of the antennal segments correctly to call this as flavipes. Thanks, Andy.
Recording all species
My first Asaphidion. Would appreciate thoughts on whether I've interpreted the shading of the antennal segments correctly to call this as flavipes. Thanks, Andy.
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Indeed I was Mark, very
Indeed I was Mark, very helpful too. I felt the change in colour between Ant4 and Ant5 was sufficiently abrupt, and the knees appeared darker, hence flavipes not curtum. OK? Ta.
Agreed: flavipes sensu stricto
Andy, I think you're right, on antennal contrast, backed up by pronotum shape and darker knees. Please tell me where and when you found it.
Thanks Mark, just noticed
Thanks Mark, just noticed your comment. This was at Overstrand cliffs TG2441 on 26/4/14. Will send all records to Norfolk recorder at end of the year.