Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Scathophagidae?

Posted by Sundew on 24-05-2012 11:55
#1

Hi,
Some days ago I took photos of this fly that, by habit, I considered a member of the Scathophagidae. Am I right, and can be said more?
To show all the leg bristles as clearly as possible, I post a series of pics.
Thanks for help, Sundew

Posted by Sundew on 24-05-2012 11:55
#2

More pics.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 24-05-2012 13:36
#3

Trichopalpus fraternus, I think

Posted by Sundew on 24-05-2012 14:26
#4

Many thanks, Nikita - Trichopalpus sounds fine with 4 bristles on scutellum, however, the leg colour does not fit T. fraternus. What about T. punctipes? May be, Stephane can help...

Posted by nielsyese on 24-05-2012 16:56
#5

It is Scathophagidae and I'm quite sure it is Chaetosa punctipes.

Posted by Sundew on 24-05-2012 18:07
#6

Fine, thanks! Which is the accepted genus name? In our gallery, it is Trichopalpus punctipes.