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 Not Urophora, but what ?
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| MSLG |
Posted on 24-07-2026 18:49
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Hello, It resembles *Urophora jaceana*, but the scutellum is black rather than pale. I can't figure it out and have run out of good ideas! Do you have any? Thanks MSLG attached the following image:  [132.07Kb] |
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| Nosferatumyia |
Posted on 26-07-2026 07:49
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The actual question is how it was killed and then --- where it is from. Otherwise. it can be either jaceae or, less possible, solstitialis Edited by Nosferatumyia on 26-07-2026 07:49 Val |
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| MSLG |
Posted on 26-07-2026 21:01
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Yes, sorry, I forgot to mention the context! Specimen captured alive using a sweep net in Moutiers-au-Perche (Orne, France). A 4.5 mm female (7 mm including the ovipositor). It was then frozen prior to identification. No idea about the host plant, if there is one. What is surprising is the black scutellum. If it is *Urophora jaceana*, the specimen would be aberrant! Thanks for your feedback. Edited by MSLG on 26-07-2026 21:02 |
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