Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A phorid from January >> Triphleba flexipalpis

Posted by Ralph Sipple on 02-02-2009 20:48
#1
Hi together,

this phorid I´ve caught in Malaise-trap in January 2009.

Size: 2,9 mm. Location: Blaubeuren, Southwest-Germany, montane deciduous woodland.
Temperature was between -14°C and +3°C.

Because of the season and the eye-catching mouthparts, I´m confident of getting ID :-)

Ralph

Edit 06.02.2009:

..."almost certainly TRIPHLEBA ADMIRABILIS Schmitz"... (H. Disney)

Edit 06.02.2009

I´ve sent the specimens to S. Prescher. She determined it as Triphleba flexipalpis Schmitz. By the way: I´ve caught it several times from mid-October to January.
Edited by Ralph Sipple on 19-03-2009 19:01

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 02-02-2009 21:39
#2
What is that creature with these huge (palpi) ! :o

Posted by Ralph Sipple on 03-02-2009 20:00
#3
Maybe genus-ID is possible?
Edited by Ralph Sipple on 03-02-2009 20:01

Posted by Ralph Sipple on 06-02-2009 08:23
#4
Up