Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platypalpus maculipes? copula

Posted by blowave on 01-09-2010 23:40
#1

Hi,

Taken on 29th August 2010, a few miles south of Lincoln UK. I only got one good pic after turning up the leaf, then they jumped.

Approx. 3mm.

Is it possible to say this is correct?

Janet :)

Edited by blowave on 01-09-2010 23:40

Posted by rvanderweele on 28-09-2010 20:14
#2

I do not think that they are P. maculipes, since this species has antennae completely black, while the flies on the photo have antennae with, it appears, first 2 segments red-yellowish.
Perhaps Paul can be more positive which species they actually belong. I can't.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-09-2010 20:16
#3

I do not think I can give an ID from this picture.

Posted by blowave on 29-09-2010 19:05
#4

Thanks Ruud and Paul, I got more pics yesterday so I will try again! :D