Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Stratiomyidae
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| marjo smeets |
Posted on 21-09-2008 07:50
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This probably will be a Stratiomyidae, but witch one? Is there anybody who can help me out?
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 21-09-2008 08:59
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19069 Joined: 21.07.04 |
Yes, it is a STratiomyiidae. Any indication of size ? Very small ? Theo |
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| marjo smeets |
Posted on 21-09-2008 13:48
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I'm not sure. It's not very small, around 1 cm I would say. I've attached the whole picture, so maybe you can estimate the size. The fly is sitting on a leave of Buddleja davidii. I hope this will help! Thanks!
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 21-09-2008 20:08
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19069 Joined: 21.07.04 |
If it is around 5 mm, it is Microchrysa If it is really around 10 mm, which seems unlikely, given the picture, it is a Sargus. Theo |
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| marjo smeets |
Posted on 23-09-2008 19:15
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As I said, I'm not sure. When I take a ruler to estimate the length, 5mm seems too small, but 6 or 7 could be. 10 mm Indead is too big! So, Microchrysa spec. it will be? Next time I'll take a ruler with me! |
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| Kahis |
Posted on 23-09-2008 19:23
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 Member Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1999 Joined: 02.09.04 |
marjo smeets wrote: As I said, I'm not sure. When I take a ruler to estimate the length, 5mm seems too small, but 6 or 7 could be. 10 mm Indead is too big! So, Microchrysa spec. it will be? Next time I'll take a ruler with me! Hehee, good luck with that  Pretty much everyone overestimates sizes of insects. I don't know why, but there seems to be an universal tendency for this. Even experiences field workers have to be very careful and consciously think about the size, otherwise they will overestimate too. It's just one of those things you have to know and remember, Kahis |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 23-09-2008 20:34
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19069 Joined: 21.07.04 |
I'm glad it is small, for it didn't looked like Sargus. Microchrysa is fine with me Theo |
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| marjo smeets |
Posted on 25-09-2008 07:31
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Member Location: Posts: 24 Joined: 20.09.08 |
Thanks everyone! |
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