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Anthomyiidae?
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Jan Zwaaneveld |
Posted on 04-12-2008 15:08
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Member Location: Leerdam, Netherlands Posts: 721 Joined: 20.02.06 |
Yesterday I found this fly on our terrace at Leerdam, Netherlands. It was 5-6 mm long. Arista are not feathered. Is this Anthomyiidae and could perhaps something more be said about its id? Thanks in advance for any help! Jan Zwaaneveld attached the following image: [73.43Kb] http://slamenietd...web-log.nl |
Jan Zwaaneveld |
Posted on 04-12-2008 15:09
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Member Location: Leerdam, Netherlands Posts: 721 Joined: 20.02.06 |
pic 2:
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Jan Zwaaneveld |
Posted on 04-12-2008 15:10
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Member Location: Leerdam, Netherlands Posts: 721 Joined: 20.02.06 |
helicopter view:
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Michael Ackland |
Posted on 04-12-2008 19:31
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Member Location: Dorset UK Posts: 680 Joined: 23.02.08 |
It is a female anthomyiid, probably perhaps Delia platura or florilega. This is only a guess, both are common pests and likely to be found at this time of the year. Very difficult to identify females of Delia or Botanophila, even with a specimen under the microscope. |
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Jan Zwaaneveld |
Posted on 05-12-2008 23:05
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Member Location: Leerdam, Netherlands Posts: 721 Joined: 20.02.06 |
Thank you very much for your comments on this fly, Michael!
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