Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Napomyza

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 04-02-2008 13:41
#1

Hello everyone,
I have collected what I think are pupae of Napomyza gymnostoma fron leak stems. I am curious to see and photograph the adults (I could not find any pictures of adults on the web)
At this point in time, they are stored in a transparent plastic box , outdoors in the shade. Do you know of any precaution I should take to make sure they make it and especially unfold their wings ? I am also worried they might dry off, as they normally seem remain iimbedded in living host plant tissues...
Thanks for suggestions
Philippe

Edited by Philippe moniotte on 04-02-2008 21:21

Posted by Andy Chick on 04-02-2008 19:57
#2

soak some kitchen towels in water and place them with the pupa to increase the RH in the container

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 04-02-2008 21:22
#3

Thanks for the suggestion Andy, I will.
Philippe