Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Thricops semicinereus? (Hydrotaea irritans(female)

Posted by Mucha Fero on 29-02-2012 10:02
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Muscidae_Thricops semicinereus(female) is correct? Region Malá Fatra Terchová about 600 m above sea level. Thank you very much for your help. I made a photo of 24.07.2011.

Edited by Mucha Fero on 01-03-2012 06:03

Posted by Mucha Fero on 29-02-2012 10:03
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[quote]Mucha Fero wrote:

Posted by Mucha Fero on 29-02-2012 10:03
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[quote]Mucha Fero wrote:

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 29-02-2012 18:31
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No, it is female of Hydrotaea irritans group

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 29-02-2012 19:54
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It seems to be Hydrotaea meridionalis with this amount of yellow on the abdomen...

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 29-02-2012 20:43
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I don't think it is meridionalis:
1. Reliable records of meridionalis (males) as far as I know are from Crimea and Caucasus.
2. Females of this group at my opinion are hardly distinguishable.
3. Females of the most common species - borussica at my opinion may be without shining spots on tergite III. As well, females of other related species may be with these spots. Spots are not taxonomic character, but a matter of female's age and present on aged females.

Edited by Nikita Vikhrev on 29-02-2012 20:44

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 29-02-2012 22:40
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OK Nikita. ;)

Posted by Mucha Fero on 01-03-2012 06:02
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Nikita, Stephane thank you very much.