Thread subject: Diptera.info :: On the beach-Anthomyiidae (looks like Delia or Leucophora)
Posted by Christine Devillers on 24-01-2009 12:00
#1
This little one (about 6mm) was also on the beach (Zeebrugge, Belgium, 16-09-2008)?
What could it be ?
Edited by Christine Devillers on 25-01-2009 17:16
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 24-01-2009 12:06
#2
Anthomyiidae, female
Fucellia ?
Posted by John Bratton on 24-01-2009 13:34
#3
I've never seen such a pale Fucellia. The black legs would make it Fucellia fucorum. There isn't a picture in the gallery, but I think fucorum has been shown somewhere on Diptera.info and it is a much darker fly.
I've no suggestions for what this one is, though.
John
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 24-01-2009 14:16
#4
I am not convinced myself, that's why the "?"... ;)
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 24-01-2009 16:50
#5
emerged Fucellia.
Posted by Christine Devillers on 24-01-2009 18:45
#6
Thanks,
If it is difficult to identify, perhaps Michael Ackland could tell us ?
Posted by Michael Ackland on 25-01-2009 12:05
#7
It's not Fucellia, but may be a Delia. In fact it looks like Delia lavata which is found on beaches in northern Europe, but can't be lavata which has yellow legs. It also looks like a Leucophora.
Second thoughts: it it might be Delia albula, also found in sand dunes etc
Posted by Christine Devillers on 25-01-2009 17:30
#8
Thanks :)