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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae: Hydrotaea? --> Mydaea cf. nebulosa

Posted by Juergen Peters on 24-09-2008 18:18

Hello!

A 6 mm fly from September-21, at a hedge, northwest Germany. I'm not sure, what this is. Maybe Hydrotaea?

Edited by Juergen Peters on 24-09-2008 22:12

Posted by Juergen Peters on 24-09-2008 18:19

Pic #1

Posted by Juergen Peters on 24-09-2008 18:19

Pic #3

Posted by Juergen Peters on 24-09-2008 18:20

Pic #4

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 24-09-2008 18:35

No, it isn't Hydrotaea.
I think Mydaea.
Nikita

Posted by Juergen Peters on 24-09-2008 19:08

Nikita Vikhrev wrote:
No, it isn't Hydrotaea.
I think Mydaea.

Thanks, Nikita! I had also thought of Mydaea, but the rather small size seemed to fit better for Hydrotaea.

Posted by javanerkelens on 24-09-2008 20:27

What makes it a Mydaea..?
(I thought it could be Phaonia atriceps..3.7-5.9mm)

Only curious....:)

Greatings Joke

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 24-09-2008 21:58

Hi Joke.
1. It isn't Ph.atriceps - glossy black species.
2. I can't see Phaonia's pd on f3
3. It may be some Helina, but I don't think so.
4. My test looks alike Mydaea nebulosa
5. We'll never be sure without collected specimen, I'm affraid
Nikita

Posted by Juergen Peters on 24-09-2008 22:08

Hello, Nikita!

Nikita Vikhrev wrote:
4. My test looks alike Mydaea nebulosa
5. We'll never be sure without collected specimen, I'm affraid

That's always the problem, when you only photograph... But I am happy with the genus or a 'cf. nebulosa', thanks!

Posted by javanerkelens on 24-09-2008 22:18

#10

Thanks for your answer, I thought that Ph.atriceps had a bluish shine!
(and also with a specimen, I find it often difficult...:o)

Greatings Joke

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 24-09-2008 22:22

#11

I meaned that Ph.atriceps has not grey dusting on scutum.