Posted by Maherjos on 09-12-2013 11:23
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Michael Ackland wrote:
The fused postsutural spots are unusual. I can't name a male Anthomyia species from a photo I am afraid. You will have to catch a specimen and send it to me, as the ID depends on dissecting the genitalia and examining the gonites especially. This photo is either Anthomyia procellaris, imbrida, quinquemaculata or bazini. A. imbrida has numerous pd setae on hind tibia, but this is not visible in the last photo, only the ad setae. It could be quinquemaculata, which I have caught in your area when on holiday in the 1980's. Some very interesting species there.
I am very grateful for the extensive information it offers.
I will consider your suggestions for future encounters with similar flies.
In this case it would be correct appointment as Anthomyia cf. quinquemaculata.?
Kind regards from southern Spain.
José Marín.
PD. I add another picture, in case it might help to advance your identification.
Edited by Maherjos on 09-12-2013 11:45