Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 18-06-2009 21:56
#1
hi flyforum,
On leafes of Urtica dioica, I got this tiny fly.
The fly feels like Coenosia sp. to me..
It this correct?
Further identification isn't possible?
If needed, I have other views.
greeting Robert
Posted by Sundew on 18-06-2009 22:03
#2
If there are 3 dorsocentral postsutural setae, it should be an Anthomyiid...
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-06-2009 23:09
#3
Muscidae also have 3 post dc, like
Conosia. And
Coenosia it is, a male, I think
Coenosia mollicula if the squamae are of equally size.
Posted by Sundew on 18-06-2009 23:19
#4
No rule without exception... How many (of the common) Muscids have 3 setae, is it only the
Coenosia group? I found the number a convenient character to tell Muscids and Anthos apart!