Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Gastrolepta anthracina?
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| Smoggycb |
Posted on 24-06-2009 10:41
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Member Location: Rye Harbour, England Posts: 350 Joined: 19.05.07 |
Today from un-vegetated shingle, Rye Harbour East Sussex. I posted something similar last year which Theo thought was G. anthracina. I can't see any reason why this should be anything different but would be happier with others comments!
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| Jaakko |
Posted on 30-06-2009 07:29
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 Member Location: Joensuu, Finland Posts: 479 Joined: 04.08.08 |
Hi, Either that or then Medina sp. G. anthracina has plumose arista as an easy feature to spot. Unfortunately, difficult to say from this picture. The costal spine looks too developed to be Medina, but I'm unsure of this feature, should check my specimens. Jaakko |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 30-06-2009 19:45
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19296 Joined: 21.07.04 |
The 'Medina'-dusting along the thoracic suture seems to be genuinely missing, so I'd go for Gastrolepta as well. Theo |
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| Smoggycb |
Posted on 30-06-2009 21:05
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Member Location: Rye Harbour, England Posts: 350 Joined: 19.05.07 |
Thanks Theo and Jaako. This seems to be very common at the moment and I have managed to bag a few specimens since my initial entry so will update this post when I know more. |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 01-07-2009 20:22
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19296 Joined: 21.07.04 |
a lateral shot of the head would settle it instantly. Theo |
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