Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Psilidae from May-04, 2010 --> Psila merdaria

Posted by Juergen Peters on 13-06-2010 18:40
#1

Hello!

These rather big (6-7 mm) Psilidae were numerous in our garden and at shadowy forest paths (northwest Germany) last week. Is it Psila fimetaria, or is it impossible to tell the species?

Edited by Juergen Peters on 14-06-2010 16:44

Posted by Juergen Peters on 13-06-2010 18:40
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Pic #2

Posted by Juergen Peters on 13-06-2010 18:40
#3

Pic #3

Posted by Paul Beuk on 14-06-2010 08:59
#4

Psila merdaria

Posted by Juergen Peters on 14-06-2010 16:43
#5

Paul Beuk wrote:
Psila merdaria


Oh, that's nice! Thanks, Paul.

Posted by Jan Willem on 14-06-2010 19:05
#6

@Paul: How can you tell it is merdaria and not fimetaria? I would need a better view on the antennae.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 14-06-2010 19:14
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Second image shows yellowish base of the arista...