CHARACTERISTIC DETAILS OF THE SPECIES Thymelicus sylvestris, Thymelicus hyrax, Thymelicus lineola and Thymelicus acteon
2065032 sylvestris MALE LNP (2 X 2020) cropped
Thymelicus sylvestris MALE, with androconia conspicuous, extending from V3-V1, with a small black area on the UNF and brown on the underside of the clubs of the antennae.
0754022 lineola MALE LNP cropped
Thymelicus lineola MALE, with androconia narrow and incospicuous, extending from the beginning of S1, interupted at V2 and and not reaching V3, with a large black area on the UNF and black on the clubs of the antennae.
0345024 sylvestris FEMALE LNP (2 X 2020) cropped
Thymelicus sylvestris FEMALE, with a small black area on the UNF and brown on the underside of the clubs of the antennae.
0953026 acteon MALE cropped
Thymelicus acteon MALE, with androconia, with a small black area UNF and with the characteristic arc of signs on the UPF.
1751001 lineola FEMALE LNP (2 X 2020) cropped
Thymelicus lineola FEMALE, with large black area on the UNF and black on the clubs of the antennae.
2480062 acteon FEMALE cropped
Thymelicus acteon FEMALE, with a small black area on the UNF and with the characteristic arc of signs on the UPF.
0713034 hyrax MALE cropped
Thymelicus hyrax MALES, always the largest of all Thymelicus, with a green tinge on the UNH, with androconia conspicuous, extending from V3-V2 and entering S1 without coming into contact with V1.
0714003 hyrax MALE cropped
Thymelicus hyrax MALES, always the largest of all Thymelicus, with a green tinge on the UNH, with androconia conspicuous, extending from V3-V2 and entering S1 without coming into contact with V1.
0713013 hyrax MALE cropped
Thymelicus hyrax MALES, always the largest of all Thymelicus, with a green tinge on the UNH, with androconia conspicuous, extending from V3-V2 and entering S1 without coming into contact with V1.
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One female and one male of Themelicus hyrax are presented below, to better understand the differences in the upper side of the wings:
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The antennae of Thymelicus sylvestris, Thymelicus lineola, Thymelicus hyrax and Thymelicus acteon
The antennae of Thymelicus sylvestris, Thymelicus lineola, Thymelicus hyrax and Thymelicus acteon species are characteristically different. Highlighting these differences can help with accurate identification. A selection is presented for these species for both male and female individuals.
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Thymelicus acteon
Male and female antennae are listed, from photographs taken just before mating. More individual photographs here.
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Thymelicus sylvestris
Male and female antennae are listed, from photographs taken during mating or just before. More individual photographs here.
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Thymelicus lineola
Male and female antennae are listed. More individual photographs here.
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Thymelicus hyrax
Male and female antennae are listed, from photographs taken just before mating. More individual photographs here.
