Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Paradelia sp. ID

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 23-03-2012 21:10
#1

Muscidae, uhmm... let's see... No more shots available this time.

Thanks for your help

Best regards

Edited by Manuel Lopez on 24-03-2012 11:41

Posted by Stephen R on 24-03-2012 11:34
#2

Well, the orange frons is a clue that this belongs in Anthomyiidae, not Muscidae. Most female Anthomyiidae are difficult to identify, especially from a photo. As there are only two pd setae on the hind tibia, one possibility here is Paradelia sp.

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 24-03-2012 11:40
#3

Thanks once more time Stephen :)
I have to learn but I don't know where to find the keys of Muscidae and Anthomyiidae, e.g.