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 Tephritoidea
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| Flippie |
Posted on 29-09-2019 18:56
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This small fruit fly (~4mm) was found at the coast just north of Durban, KZN, South Africa. It was dancing on a leaf like a little peacock. 5 Pictures. Pic 1: Flippie attached the following image:  [168.28Kb] |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 29-09-2019 18:57
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| Flippie |
Posted on 29-09-2019 18:58
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| Flippie |
Posted on 29-09-2019 18:58
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| Flippie |
Posted on 29-09-2019 18:59
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| John Carr |
Posted on 29-09-2019 19:19
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 Super Administrator Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 10525 Joined: 22.10.10 |
I think Platystomatidae, Mesanopin. |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 29-09-2019 19:55
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Thanks John, much appreciated.
Edited by Flippie on 29-09-2019 19:56 |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 29-09-2019 20:29
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Hi John From the SANBI species checklist there is only 1 described Mesanopin for South Africa. Mesanopin palaga, Whittington 2003. The type was collected in coastal bush at Umhlanga about 10-15km south of my current location. I have tracked the publication to: https://marjon.collections.crest.ac.uk/17296/1/Taxonomic%20revision%20of%20the%20Afrotropical%20Plastotephritinae_Whittington.pdf The description on page 170 and pictures on p172 seems to be a good match. What do you think? Cheers Philip |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 29-09-2019 23:55
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Super Administrator Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 10525 Joined: 22.10.10 |
It does seem to be Mesanopin palaga (male). Please submit to gallery. |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 30-09-2019 04:49
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Thanks John, will do. |
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| Andrew Whittington |
Posted on 05-10-2019 08:40
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 Member Location: Snowdonia Posts: 110 Joined: 30.01.07 |
Yes, I can confirm Mesanopin palaga. Wonderful images.
-----o0o----- Andrew E. Whittington https://flyevidence.co.uk/ |
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