Philoliche (Ommatiosteres) atricornis Wiedemann, 1821 - Identification

Small (7-12 mm) bee-like species with black oval abdomen which has conspicuous white hind margins on all segments. Both sexes with very broad frons. Antennae pitchblack. Thorax black with pale hairs and indistinct white streaks. Wings slightly greyish, cell r5 closed before wing margin.

Original description by Wiedemann:
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/50649#page/145/mode/1up

iNat observations:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/142599646
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/138717943

Common and widespread in South Africa.

由使用者 traianbertau 在 2023年07月28日 18:07 所貼文