chrysis sp, Denmark

[ole]

Pict this beauty from flower juli 1th.
found in gravel pit near small lake near Copenhagen.
Id if possible?

Thanks, Ole

[Euchroeus]

Ole!

Beautiful pictures!

It's a female of Hedychrum, very likely niemelai Linsenmiaer.
However, to be 100% sure it is necessary to examine the third sternite (the last part of the abdomen, in ventral view). The other option is Hedychrum nobile (Scopoli)

Cheers
Paolo

[ole]

Thanks for the nice wellcome, Paolo!

I´ve only one very poor pict. of the sternum.
Is it possible to say anything....?

Cheers, Ole

[Euchroeus]

Hi Ole,

unfortunately we cannot see the character from this view.

You can have a look here:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1597

Cheers
Paolo

[ole]

Hi Paolo.
Ok.- It takes much better pictures.
Thanks for link & patience

Cheers, Ole