Thread subject: Diptera.info :: little fly in low vegatation II (edit: Geomyza)

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 28-09-2008 21:20
#1

hi flyforum,

Another little fly in wet grassland.
size: 3-4mm
obvious dark spotted wings and dark stripes on the thorax.

place: Amsterdam Schellingwoude
date: 28-09-2008

Any idea about these specie?

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 29-09-2008 10:31

Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-09-2008 21:38
#2

Geomyza

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 29-09-2008 10:31
#3

thank you Paul :)

Posted by Jan Willem on 29-09-2008 14:08
#4

Hi Robert,

A female of Geomyza balachowskyi (almost certain:)).

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 29-09-2008 20:09
#5

If you wanna see a specific detail, perhabs I can manage that?
I got some more pictures, not very good but it is something.

robert,

Posted by Jan Willem on 30-09-2008 10:28
#6

I don't think you will have a detailed picture of sternite 8 (which is normally retracted);). That's what I would need to be entirely certain.

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 30-09-2008 15:00
#7

I think that's a 'mission impossible' :o

microscope is needed ;)

but, let's try something..

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 30-09-2008 15:02

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 30-09-2008 15:01
#8

detail sternite 8

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 30-09-2008 15:01

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 30-09-2008 15:02
#9

and anohter view

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 30-09-2008 15:02

Posted by Jan Willem on 01-10-2008 09:56
#10

It's a pitty. Sternite 8 not visible. But all (not entirely reliable) colour characteristics match Geomyza balachowskyi.

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 01-10-2008 23:19
#11

ok, I'll make it Geomyza balachowskyi

thanks again