Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dryomyzidae - Neuroctena anilis? Yes, thanks Roger.

Posted by Stephen R on 20-09-2009 14:24
#1

I think Paul sent this one as a test before deciding to banish me to a remote island in the North Atlantic along with the other troublemakers. It appeared on the kitchen window on Friday (but made no effort to help with housework - something about a contract or an indemnity I think).

I spotted that it wasn't Lauxaniidae this time (long anal vein, divergent post-verticals) and stumbled through the keys before arriving at this. I nearly ended up in Sciomyzidae (Tetanocera arrogans) but couldn't reconcile the lack of femoral bristles. Have I learnt anything at all in the last few months? Next time I'll take a face profile!

Edited by Stephen R on 20-09-2009 14:48

Posted by Stephen R on 20-09-2009 14:25
#2

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Posted by Stephen R on 20-09-2009 14:27
#3

View from the garden:

Posted by Roger Thomason on 20-09-2009 14:42
#4

Who you calling a troublemaker...this is exteremely difficult to type while wearing a strait-jacket, so I'll keep it short...Yes it is N.anilis.

SCLATERSCRAE

Posted by Stephen R on 20-09-2009 14:50
#5

Phew, that's a relief. Wasn't looking forward to a diet of rotting seaweed.