Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Heleomyzidae
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| Chris Shortall |
Posted on 17-02-2012 10:11
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Member Location: Posts: 3 Joined: 17.02.12 |
Hi, My first post so be gentle with me  I pulled this fly out of a RIS light trap catch in Ash woodland with a Holly understory in early February. I have been told it appears to be a Suilla species, which. with the presence of a humeral seta would make it atricornis, however browising this site I found reference to Tephrochlamys rufiventris which, to me, looks more likely. I have further photos if necessary. Thanks in advance for any help. Chris Shortall attached the following image:  [43.56Kb] Edited by Chris Shortall on 17-02-2012 10:22 |
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| Andrzej |
Posted on 17-02-2012 11:59
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Member Location: Poland Posts: 2439 Joined: 05.01.06 |
female of Heteromyza sp. Other ID characters out of eyeshot  Andrzej
Edited by Andrzej on 17-02-2012 11:59 Dr. A. J. Woznica, Institute of Biology, Wroclaw University of Environmental & Life Sciences. Poland |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 17-02-2012 12:11
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 Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19403 Joined: 11.05.04 |
You can see more images HERE.
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| Chris Shortall |
Posted on 17-02-2012 16:47
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Member Location: Posts: 3 Joined: 17.02.12 |
Many thanks. According to Alan Stubbs' test key there are only 3 UK species, of which only one (rotundicornis) has a wholly grey thorax as this specimen has. However that species apparently has partly orange antennae while the antennae on this specimen are wholly black. If you need photos other than the ones that Paul has linked to above (thanks Paul) I can provide them. Be aware that the facial bristles are very badly damaged. Thanks again. |
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