Common Serpentine Mol Molophilus serpentiger

As with the last male Molophilus I examined, it was easier to see the critical details of the genitalia after clearing it in potassium hydroxide solution. Possibly this wouldn't always be necessary when familiar with the species but it certainly helped a lot for my first.

male Common Serpentine Mol Molophilus serpentiger showing wing and genitalia (2 views before clearing and 3 after), Wendling Beck Environment Project (Norfolk, UK), 15th May 2024