Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another ephydrid

Posted by Rui Andrade on 19-11-2008 19:52
#1

Another ephydrid that I found today (19/11/2008). What is it?

location: Portugal

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Posted by Tony Irwin on 19-11-2008 22:11
#2

The pale knees and general colouration suggest Scatella lutosa. Any more pictures?

Posted by Rui Andrade on 19-11-2008 22:47
#3

From this specimen I only have one more picture, but it's almost the same.
I have photos of another specimen that, looking at the leg's colour, looks the same species.

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Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-11-2008 01:46
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Yes, the second picture confirms this as lutosa (nice to see the Laboulbeniales too!). Pictures 3 and 4 are less clear - I think lutosa, but they look a bit grey. Any specimens? Or more dorsal shots?

Posted by Rui Andrade on 22-11-2008 01:45
#5

Thank you Tony. I have some specimens that I will send to you. I also noticed the fungus, they seem to be everywhere nowadays.