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 Platypetidae 3: Agathomyia?
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| Sundew |
Posted on 29-08-2016 00:24
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 Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3890 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Hi, Today I came across several tiny black flies belonging to Platypezidae on shrub leaves in a shadowy place. The location is southwestern Germany not far away from Stuttgart. All were males and proved to belong to at least 2 species (and genera). I have no family key and hope for your help. The third one allowed for only one picture, but this points to Agathomyia cf. antennata. Do you agree? Regards, Sundew Sundew attached the following image:  [191.91Kb] |
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| Menno Reemer |
Posted on 29-08-2016 10:14
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There are many species of Agathomyia with similarly black males, which can only be distinguished by characters of the setae on the legs, which are hardly visible here. |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 29-08-2016 12:39
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3890 Joined: 28.07.07 |
However, the genus seems to be ok, that is satisfying. Many thanks, Menno! |
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but don't see the image in the post.
