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 Platystomatidae: Platystoma seminationis (was Tephritidae ? (USA) - 4)
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| syncrasy |
Posted on 05-07-2010 20:51
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Member Location: Chicago Posts: 38 Joined: 23.06.10 |
n. Illinois.
Edited by syncrasy on 07-07-2010 17:20 |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 05-07-2010 21:14
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Platystomatidae. Platystoma sp. |
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| syncrasy |
Posted on 06-07-2010 14:54
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Member Location: Chicago Posts: 38 Joined: 23.06.10 |
Thanks, Jorge! |
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| Nosferatumyia |
Posted on 06-07-2010 14:57
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Amphicnephes cf. pullus Wd. (Platysctomatidae)
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| syncrasy |
Posted on 07-07-2010 13:57
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Member Location: Chicago Posts: 38 Joined: 23.06.10 |
Valery, In comparing my photo to others on Bugguide.net, I believe my fly looks more similar to Platystoma sp. See Fly - Platystoma seminationis. Interestingly, this is a European species introduced to the U.S. in recent years. For comparison, see Signal Fly - Amphicnephes. The wing pattern is different (large bands instead of spots near the wing base) and the white color below the eye is not apparent. So, Platystoma sp. looks better to me. |
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| Nosferatumyia |
Posted on 07-07-2010 16:47
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Member Location: Posts: 3575 Joined: 28.12.07 |
OK, I am(was) unaware of Platystoma in the US, indeed. I have collected Amphicnephes myself, but needed to see it before sending an answer; however, my collection is at the office, and I was home then. Sorry.
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| syncrasy |
Posted on 07-07-2010 17:00
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Member Location: Chicago Posts: 38 Joined: 23.06.10 |
No need to apologize, Valery. I wasn't sure myself. I always appreciate your assistance.
Edited by syncrasy on 07-07-2010 17:00 |
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