Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Morellia sp. ?
Posted by peterbolson on 11-06-2010 19:10
#1
From my garden today. 9mm long.
Because of the curved M1 I think it is a member of the Muscinae, probably Morellia sp. because of the pattern on the scutum. Or could it be Graphomyia, which I think also has curved M1. I can take more photos if it would help.
Thanks, Peter
Posted by peterbolson on 11-06-2010 19:11
#2
lateral
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 11-06-2010 20:32
#3
Morellia is correct.
Posted by peterbolson on 11-06-2010 22:51
#4
Thanks Stephane. I guess the females are indistinguishable.
Peter
Posted by oxycera on 13-06-2010 10:10
#5
Females can be distinguished - simplex has hairs on edge of prosternum. hortorum and aenescens differ in the amount of anteroventrals on hind tibia.
Posted by peterbolson on 13-06-2010 10:34
#6
Thanks John. I'll look for those features when I find another one.
Peter
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 13-06-2010 10:59
#7
simplex has hairs on edge of prosternum
... but to find these hairs requires some experience, not an easy character indeed.