Posted by Tony T on 21-04-2008 15:02
#9
Michael Ackland wrote:
It is a male. You would probably have to dissect the abdomen, macerate it and photo it from various angles.
I would add that a photo of the apical half of the abdomen of a male anthomyiid taken from below (ventral view) would enable a lot of photos to be identified to genera. Unfortunately one can't do this with live flies.
Fly is dry and hind legs prevent a pure ventral view. Was able to get a view from the posterior end- see below. Will now dissect genitalia for more detailed photo.