Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fannidae??

Posted by Gnats2meetu on 02-09-2009 18:24
#1

What is the general consensus about this fella? I can see the long and curving vein 7. Is this feature in the Fannids often meerly a faint vein aided by a wing fold?

Oh one more question, are Fannids eyes HOLOPTIC or separated generally?

Cheers!

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 02-09-2009 19:07
#2

Yes, it is Fannia, male, with narrow frons.
The most wide frons in males have Fannia brinae Albuquerque and F. altaica Pont & Vikhrev;
the most narrow frons in females F.lustrator Harris and F.fuscila Fall.
I can't give you species level from this photo...

Posted by Gnats2meetu on 02-09-2009 19:42
#3

Thank you Nikita :):) I learn loads from this site :)