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| Sundew |
Posted on 08-03-2009 18:02
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Hi, Here is a fly that I had superficially classified to be a Gymnosoma, but at a closer look neither antennae nor wing venation match this genus. In the gallery I did not find a comparable taxon. So help is greatly appreciated! Many thanks, Sundew Sundew attached the following image:  [178.86Kb] |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 08-03-2009 18:03
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3917 Joined: 28.07.07 |
More pics.
Sundew attached the following image:  [122.15Kb] |
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| ChrisR |
Posted on 08-03-2009 19:55
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 Super Administrator Location: Reading, England Posts: 7703 Joined: 12.07.04 |
Cistogaster globosa (male)  |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 08-03-2009 22:13
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3917 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Ha - this was simpler than expected. Obviously the dark pattern of the abdomen tip is greatly variable. I shall keep that in mind. The females are completely black, as I remember. Many thanks, Chris. |
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| ChrisR |
Posted on 09-03-2009 00:50
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Super Administrator Location: Reading, England Posts: 7703 Joined: 12.07.04 |
Yes, females are black and the male abdomen colouration is usually a bit variable but the black pattern widens towards the tip. But in general they are much smaller than most Gymnosoma spp. and they have much smaller antennae |
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