Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Is it Microphoridae??
Posted by Gordon on 13-11-2008 11:31
#1
This is from Wetland Kerkini, the mountains, 750 m a.s.l, mixed deciduous forest, a sunny herbaceous path, Malaise trap 2nd to 8th June 2008.
The elongate 3rd antennal segment with terminal arista suggest Microphoridae, as does the size, but the small head and wing venation cast doubt, when all you have is Oestrbroek anyway.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 13-11-2008 11:33
#2
No, Phoridae.
Conicera, sp., a male that can only be identified by its genitalia.
Edited by Paul Beuk on 13-11-2008 11:38
Posted by Gordon on 13-11-2008 11:36
#3
Thanks Paul,
The wing venation and head size did suggest that but I was being hopeful.
Ah well, maybe I will find one one day.:)
Posted by Paul Beuk on 13-11-2008 11:39
#4
BTW, I updated my first post. ;)
Posted by Gordon on 13-11-2008 11:48
#5
Given its size I think I would need a better microscope, or at least better lighting. And then it is probably one of the 3 species not included in Disney's 1983 key to Phorids of the British Ilses, and then it needs microscope mounting anyway.:(
Posted by coffinfly on 13-11-2008 12:41
#6
May not necessarily be
Conicera - no visible sign of differentiated bristles on mid- and hindtibiae, and the antennae do look a bit odd for coffinflies. I'd love to mount this specimen and have a closer lookB)
Posted by Gordon on 13-11-2008 13:00
#7
Dear Mike,
I would be honoured to send it to you, but why settle for one fly when you could have millions? At least let me send you a few other assorted tubes along with it, just to get a few phorid names on the biodiversity list.
Gordon
Posted by coffinfly on 13-11-2008 14:26
#8
Dear Gordon,
Many thanks for your kind offer; I've sent you an email message.
Best