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 Bombyliidae at Corfu (May 2011) - ID
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| danielv |
Posted on 26-08-2011 09:25
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Member Location: Germany Posts: 34 Joined: 17.08.11 |
Hi, this fly was about 12mm long. Is it an Anthrax-species? Best regards, Daniel danielv attached the following image:  [64.1Kb] |
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| danielv |
Posted on 05-10-2011 13:08
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Member Location: Germany Posts: 34 Joined: 17.08.11 |
Hello, is it impossible to ID this fly? Regards, Daniel |
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| Cesa |
Posted on 05-10-2011 14:52
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 Member Location: Turkey Posts: 1276 Joined: 13.10.09 |
Also I think Anthrax sp. A perfect image with well seen markings; maybe characteristic of a species that a specialist should identify |
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| David Gibbs |
Posted on 05-10-2011 15:33
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 Member Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 833 Joined: 17.06.06 |
The trouble is despite the quality of the photo it does not show the feature necessary to separate Anthrax from Spogostylum (2nd antennal segment). Therefore, even if we make the assumption that this is a species on the Greek list (and it might not be) one needs to be familiar with all species of these genera to make a reliable identification, and I am not. So an identification beyond reasonable doubt is not possible. However, if we make the further assumption that this is a common species (ie one i have specimens of), then it fits very well with my specimens of Spogostylum tripunctatum. On the balance of probability i would call it that, but do please keep this qualification in mind. |
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| Cesa |
Posted on 05-10-2011 15:41
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Member Location: Turkey Posts: 1276 Joined: 13.10.09 |
Thank you David for your constructive comments |
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| danielv |
Posted on 10-10-2011 14:06
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Member Location: Germany Posts: 34 Joined: 17.08.11 |
Thanks Cesa for answering my request! |
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| danielv |
Posted on 10-10-2011 14:11
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Member Location: Germany Posts: 34 Joined: 17.08.11 |
David Gibbs wrote: The trouble is despite the quality of the photo it does not show the feature necessary to separate Anthrax from Spogostylum (2nd antennal segment). Therefore, even if we make the assumption that this is a species on the Greek list (and it might not be) one needs to be familiar with all species of these genera to make a reliable identification, and I am not. So an identification beyond reasonable doubt is not possible. However, if we make the further assumption that this is a common species (ie one i have specimens of), then it fits very well with my specimens of Spogostylum tripunctatum. On the balance of probability i would call it that, but do please keep this qualification in mind. Thanks David for your informative reply! Unfortunately I couldn't make an optimal photo of the antenna, but I zoomed the head-region. Maybe it helps to correctly classify this fly... danielv attached the following image:  [21.52Kb] |
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| danielv |
Posted on 10-10-2011 14:13
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Member Location: Germany Posts: 34 Joined: 17.08.11 |
2nd pic
danielv attached the following image:  [13.97Kb] |
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