Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platystomatidae: Platystoma seminationis (was Tephritidae ? (USA) - 4)
Posted by syncrasy on 05-07-2010 20:51
#1
n. Illinois.
Edited by syncrasy on 07-07-2010 17:20
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 05-07-2010 21:14
#2
Platystomatidae. Platystoma sp.
Posted by syncrasy on 06-07-2010 14:54
#3
Thanks, Jorge!
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 06-07-2010 14:57
#4
Amphicnephes cf.
pullus Wd. (Platysctomatidae)
Posted by syncrasy on 07-07-2010 13:57
#5
Valery,
In comparing my photo to others on Bugguide.net, I believe my fly looks more similar to Platystoma sp.
See
Fly - Platystoma seminationis. Interestingly, this is a European species introduced to the U.S. in recent years.
For comparison, see
Signal Fly - Amphicnephes. The wing pattern is different (large bands instead of spots near the wing base) and the white color below the eye is not apparent.
So, Platystoma sp. looks better to me.
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 07-07-2010 16:47
#6
OK, I am(was) unaware of
Platystoma in the US, indeed. I have collected
Amphicnephes myself, but needed to see it before sending an answer; however, my collection is at the office, and I was home then. Sorry.
Posted by syncrasy on 07-07-2010 17:00
#7
No need to apologize, Valery. I wasn't sure myself. I always appreciate your assistance.
Edited by syncrasy on 07-07-2010 17:00