Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platystomatidae from israel
Posted by zcuc on 09-03-2008 07:59
#1
Anyone can ID this?
Thanks.
Edited by zcuc on 09-03-2008 08:24
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 09-03-2008 08:15
#2
100% garanty of ID!
We have strong expert on Platystomatidae ;)
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 09-03-2008 10:41
#3
Platystoma cf. seminationis
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 09-03-2008 10:42
#4
they are very common here in olive trees.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-03-2008 10:47
#5
But, alas, the genus is not small and I understand there are very similar species in the Mditerranean area.
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 09-03-2008 11:01
#6
Valery will confirm the species or not.
B)
Posted by zcuc on 09-03-2008 23:27
#7
How is it possibale to confirm Platystoma seminationis? I have more photos so maybe another view will do it. B)
Posted by Andrew Whittington on 10-04-2009 18:22
#8
Platystoma seminationis is quite variable, and indeed five varieties are listed distinct from the nominal species. Judging from the degree of spotting visible (note particularly cell r4+5), I suggest this is
Platystoma seminationis valachiae.
Whether or not these varieties should be raised to full species rank, or remain subject to
Platystoma seminationis is a matter for the next revision of the genus.