Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bolitophila sp.
Posted by blowave on 24-11-2010 20:08
#1
Hello,
Is it possible to say which Bolitophila sp. this is? It was on 28th January 2010 at the edge of my pond. Size I'm not sure of, anything from 7-10mm. Near Lincoln UK.
Janet :)
Posted by blowave on 24-11-2010 20:09
#2
pic 2
Posted by blowave on 24-11-2010 20:09
#3
pic 3
Posted by oxycera on 25-11-2010 09:28
#4
Perhaps B.saundersii most likely, that's probably as much as you can say.
Posted by blowave on 25-11-2010 15:48
#5
Thanks John, I had seen a drawing of a male B. saundersii on delta-intkey, the wing venation looks good for that.
http://delta-intk...ent581.jpg
If you think it's a probability too I'm happy with a cf. which is not so bad for one of these. ;)
Edited by blowave on 26-11-2010 14:44
Posted by oxycera on 25-11-2010 19:12
#6
Shame the antennal pubescence isn't visible - its long in saundersii.
Posted by blowave on 25-11-2010 22:39
#7
Aah, it might not be saundersii then. I had noticed the long hairs on the drawing but wasn't sure if the female would have them too.
I cropped part of the antennae closer.. actually it wasn't in a good state, it looked like it had just emerged but wasn't making it. We had very cold weather then. If it had longer hairs they could be stuck down but I think I can see short hairs.
Edited by blowave on 25-11-2010 22:43
Posted by oxycera on 25-11-2010 22:46
#8
I'll have to have another look at the key.