Capsus ater ?

poschiavanus · #1 (**permalink**) 12-12-2011, 05:52 PM

Going through some old photos I came across this:

With the expanded 2nd antennal segment I think it might be Capsus ater.

Swept from low herbage next to a restored gravel pit June 2010. Plants in area include lots of Bird's-foot Trefoil, Square-stemmed St-John's Wort, Clovers and other Fabaceae as well as grasses.

Dogghound · #2 (**permalink**) 12-12-2011, 06:04 PM

Yes, looks good to me, habitat sounds good too, quite a common species.

Jason Green · #3 (**permalink**) 12-12-2011, 07:54 PM

I'd personally confirm this genus on the aedeagus to separate from capsus from wagneri, but as I believe the second antennal segment is perhaps classed as expanded half-way along and so may be a good clue photographically.

This isn't a genus I'm really familiar with, having only seen Capsus once. I tend to beat more than sweep, must get around to the latter more next year.