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Hello,

This species was very numerous un Mt Ossa (Greece). I don't know how making the difference between E. austriaca and E. aurata. Anyone could help me ?


Stephane VASSEL : Grèce : Mont Ossa : NC : 01/07/2008
Altitude : NR - Taille : 17mm
Réf. : 35348

Thank's,

Stéphane

Your photo is not very clear, and I can't be absolutely sure, however, it's very easy to identify these two species: Eurythyrea austriaca lives on Abies (in Greece, Abies cephalonica), while Eurythyrea aurata on Populus sp.
Eurythyrea austriaca is very common in Greece.

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Maurizio Gigli
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Thank you!

So, this is austriaca (no Populus in this place).

But, do you know the morphological differences between these two species?

Regards,

Stéphane