Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A very rare NEMESTRINIDAE from Venezuela

Posted by josmal on 24-11-2011 05:28
#1

I think it can be a Nemestrinidae, but I don't be sure!!!
its mouthparts is stunted, someone will know the family it belongs?

Edited by josmal on 03-12-2011 19:36

Posted by Eric Fisher on 24-11-2011 18:21
#2

Hi Jose M,

Yes, I think this is a nemestrinid, Atriadops macula (Wied.) -- the only known member of this genus in the new world (Woodley, 2010: MCAD 1, pg. 559). Other Atriadops are found in the old world.

Would you please provide a back-lit photo of a wing, to better show the venation? Thanks,

Eric

Edited by Eric Fisher on 24-11-2011 18:22

Posted by josmal on 24-11-2011 20:35
#3

Hi Eric,
Thank you.
Yes, I will take a new pichure of the wing, but ir is difficult. It is no clear!!!