Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pollenia cf. vagabunda

Posted by conopid on 07-04-2008 22:46
#4

Tony and Sue,
I think this shows how photos can help with the work of identifying difficult genera. Comparing two or three photos of similar species looks much easier than staring down a microscope at one specimen, then the next and trying to decide if it's different. Looking at a photo where stacking has been used, also makes viewing features like the arrangement of several setae much easier to appreciate.

Really useful stuff. I'd hate to try and do those Pollenia without years of experience. But photos like this should make it somewhat easier. :)