Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Estuarine muscid
Posted by Rui Andrade on 25-04-2009 15:21
#1
I found this muscid in a estuarine habitat. What is possible to say about it?
location: Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
date: 12/04/2009

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 19-08-2009 14:56
#2
this is the same as the ohter thread
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 19-08-2009 18:03
#3
Not the same at all. I think it's a female
Villeneuvia aestuum. Can I have a view of the face to be sure ?
Posted by Rui Andrade on 19-08-2009 18:42
#4
I hope this helps:

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 19-08-2009 19:21
#5
yes, really it is different! well, hardly I know well all muscids :)
Really this has a deeper gena than the other for example!
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 19-08-2009 20:04
#6
It is
Villeneuvia aestuum : vibrissal angle approximated and set almost in middle of face, no strong orbital setae, antennae short with arista thickened in basal part.
Posted by Rui Andrade on 23-08-2009 20:46
#7
Thank you!:D