Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyiidae-couple? -> Delia sp.

Posted by Konrad Seipelt on 26-01-2012 14:46
#1

Hello,

or an other family?
Location: Germany, east of Northrhine-Westphalia, wet meadow with deciduous trees, 100 msm, size about 6 mm, photos on 02.10.2011.

Greetings, Konrad


Edited by Konrad Seipelt on 26-01-2012 20:10

Posted by Stephen R on 26-01-2012 16:01
#2

Yes, Anthomyiidae is right, and I think they are probably Delia platura.

Edited by Stephen R on 26-01-2012 16:03

Posted by Stephen R on 26-01-2012 16:21
#3

Correction: I think I see some av setae at the base of the male hind femur, so it must be one of the other Delia species with a blunt fore-tibial spur.

Posted by Konrad Seipelt on 26-01-2012 20:09
#4

Hello Stephen,

thank you very much for the determination.

Best regards, Konrad

Edited by Konrad Seipelt on 26-01-2012 20:09