Posted by Sesia on 19-10-2010 07:48
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I used Scudder & Cannings (2006) to identify this fly as Carnus (Carnidae), because it lacks abdominal sternites. However, some similar pictures on Bugguide are filed under Drosophilidae, so now i am a bit confused about the exact identity... Size is 3 mm in length. Any help is appreciated!
Location: Cawston, BC, Canada
Date: 19. VI. 2009
Habitat: Apple orchard surrounded by
Artemisia tridentata scrubland
Image 1:
http://img839.ima...eral1.jpg/
Image 2:
http://img716.ima...eral2.jpg/