Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sepsidae: S. fulgens? > no, S. punctum.

Posted by Stephen R on 24-10-2009 10:27
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October 23 Lancashire 3mm+. Abdomen shining gold. 2dc I think, but the anterior pair weak. Pleural dusting seems to fit too.

Is the gold abdomen a variable feature? Does it depend on age, sex or season?
Edited by Stephen R on 24-10-2009 14:02

Posted by Stephen R on 24-10-2009 10:28
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Posted by Stephen R on 24-10-2009 10:29
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Posted by lagura on 24-10-2009 11:54
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Yes, a male S. fulgens.
I think the golden abdomen is a gender thing, but I'm not sure.

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 24-10-2009 12:53
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This is a male Sepsis punctum (only 1 pair of dc).

Posted by Stephen R on 24-10-2009 14:01
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Thanks Lars, thanks Stephane! And I tried so hard to see a second pair of dc :|

Stephen.