Thread subject: Diptera.info :: little flies in low vegatation (edit: Opomyza)

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 28-09-2008 21:09
#1

hi flyforum,

I found several of these littel flies(4-5mm) in wet grassland.

What kind of species are these?

place: Amsterdam - Schellingwoude
date: 28-09-2008

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 29-09-2008 10:32

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 28-09-2008 21:09
#2

dorsal view

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 28-09-2008 21:10

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 28-09-2008 21:16
#3

This an an Opomyza for Jan.;)

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 29-09-2008 10:26
#4

Thanks Stephane :)


It could be O. petrei or O. germinationis.., I guess


Next time I'll be back with a nice Muscidae for you B)

Posted by Jan Willem on 29-09-2008 14:06
#5

Hi Robert,

It looks like Opomyza germinationis, a female. But I'm not entirely sure.

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 29-09-2008 20:07
#6

Thanks Jan,

If more specific details are recommanded, I'll like to hear.
perhabs I can find these in other pictures.

Robert,



Posted by Jan Willem on 30-09-2008 10:29
#7

A better view on the abdomen would be great.

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 30-09-2008 14:46
#8

Here, some more abdomen-detail.

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 30-09-2008 14:47

Posted by Jan Willem on 01-10-2008 09:54
#9

I still go for female of Opomyza germinationis.

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 01-10-2008 23:18
#10

thank you Jan Willem