Thread subject: Diptera.info :: small dark fly -> Drosophila obscura group
Posted by smol on 30-10-2023 00:04
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Netherlands, today, forest edge
Edited by smol on 30-10-2023 10:34
Posted by Jan Maca on 30-10-2023 04:51
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Fortunately, the "sex combs" on the two basal joints of fore tarsi are (barely) visible. Drosophila obscura group.
Posted by smol on 30-10-2023 10:33
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Jan Maca wrote:
Fortunately, the "sex combs" on the two basal joints of fore tarsi are (barely) visible. Drosophila obscura group.
Thank you very much! I will try to keep the legs more in focus.
Are the species of Drosophila obscura group (believe "D. obscura/subobscura" in NL) distinguishable without genital dissection?
Posted by Jan Maca on 30-10-2023 13:16
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Principally yes, just the photos (of forelegs, palpi, abdominal end...) should be much better. I believe that more species occur in NL (ambigua, tristis...).
Posted by smol on 30-10-2023 13:23
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Jan Maca wrote:
Principally yes, just the photos (of forelegs, palpi, abdominal end...) should be much better. I believe that more species occur in NL (ambigua, tristis...).
Noted, will keep this in mind for the next pictures (if I even succeed). You are right about the other species. Thank you!