Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Formentera, Stratiomyidae
Posted by Barbara on 11-01-2009 11:28
#1
Good morning,
may I ask for classification help.
Formentera; 24.06.2008
Foto: Barbara klahr
A big swarm of insects black and white. Very tiny.
Could it be something like Stratiomyidae???
Thanks.
Barbara
Posted by Barbara on 11-01-2009 11:31
#2
Heeeeelp, anybody who can see the photo??
Barbara
Posted by Xespok on 11-01-2009 11:49
#3
The image needs to be smaller than 200 kb, max. 600x600 pixel, and the name should not contain special characters (for example space). Try to reattach it in the right format.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 11-01-2009 12:15
#4
The attachment.
Posted by Barbara on 11-01-2009 12:21
#5
Thank you all.
now I'll try to send the others.
Barbara
Posted by Barbara on 11-01-2009 12:25
#6
and now regards and thanks.
Barbara
Posted by Paul Beuk on 11-01-2009 12:25
#7
Indeed, Stratiomyidae:
Nemotelus sp. Perhaps I can get a little further when I have access to my books.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 11-01-2009 17:01
#8
The abdominal pattern looks much more like
N. uliginosus, but
N. pantherinus is a very variable species, and I'm not sure what forms it may take in the Mediterranean. A good lateral view would help to decide.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 12-01-2009 09:28
#9
The Mediterranean has quite a few additional species. :P
Posted by Tony Irwin on 12-01-2009 23:12
#10
Paul Beuk wrote:
The Mediterranean has quite a few additional species. :P
Quite true - and I don't have access to the description of danielssoni which is known to occur in the Balearic Islands.:@