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

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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:

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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