Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Drosophilidae - Phortica semivirgo
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| Liliane D |
Posted on 20-02-2022 11:27
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Member Location: France Posts: 738 Joined: 16.08.17 |
Hello, In the south of France, on February 19, 2022. The body is 4 mm long. Thank you for your help with identification. Liliane D attached the following image:  [224.59Kb] Edited by Liliane D on 21-02-2022 18:41 |
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| Liliane D |
Posted on 20-02-2022 11:28
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Member Location: France Posts: 738 Joined: 16.08.17 |
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Liliane D attached the following image:  [163.88Kb] |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 20-02-2022 12:23
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 Member Location: Norwich, England Posts: 7302 Joined: 19.11.04 |
Drosophilidae - Phortica semivirgo, I think
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| Liliane D |
Posted on 20-02-2022 13:24
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Member Location: France Posts: 738 Joined: 16.08.17 |
Many thanks Tony, I read that in France the two species Phortica variegata and semivirgo are confirmed since 1994. But I can't find the criteria that distinguish them! Is it the patterns of the thorax, the wing venation or others? Is it a female or a male? |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 20-02-2022 13:41
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Member Location: Norwich, England Posts: 7302 Joined: 19.11.04 |
The continuous pale margin along the hind edge of the eye suggests it's semivirgo. And I can't decide, from what I can see, whether it's male or female.
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