Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Assistance required with Id
Posted by ChasMacey on 21-05-2006 22:05
#1
Hi All,
Can some one assist with an Id or family for this small fly (8mm long) it was on Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard) in my Garden in Southern England.
Regards Chas
Posted by ChasMacey on 21-05-2006 22:06
#2
Another angle
Regards Chas
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 21-05-2006 22:15
#3
Hi Chas.
It is Sylvicola (punctum?), Anisopodidae.
Nikita
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 21-05-2006 22:20
#4
I'm sorry.
1. punctata, not punctum
2. It is not S. punctata. So, Sylvicola sp.
Nikita
Posted by ChasMacey on 21-05-2006 22:23
#5
Thanks Nikita,
I did look in the gallery but some how did not pick out Sylvicola but I can see the likeness now.
Regards Chas
Posted by Jan Willem on 21-05-2006 22:29
#6
Hi,
Looks more like
Sylvicola cinctus.
Jan Willem.
Posted by ChasMacey on 22-05-2006 09:33
#7
Hi Jan
Thanks for that, I was wondering about Sylvicola fenestralis as I have just been reading that this and S. punctata are the two common species in England, although S.cinctus has also been recorded.
Is there a visable distinguishing feature between these two or does it require a specimen and a microscope ?
Regards Chas
Posted by Jan Willem on 22-05-2006 09:56
#8
Hi Chas,
With suggesting the name
Sylvicola cinctus I may have been jumping to conclusions. Have a look at the following:
http://www.dipter...page_id=18
http://www.dipter...#post_6328
This will give you some answers.
Jan Willem
Edited by Jan Willem on 22-05-2006 11:12
Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-05-2006 10:45
#9
Gut feeling says
fenestratus... but I have not checked with the key. Sorry, no time as I am almost leaving. ;)
Posted by ChasMacey on 22-05-2006 13:36
#10
Hi Jan,
Thank you for the key, it is a little technical for me as there are terms that I do not understand so it will have to wait until tonight when I get home and can spend some time checking the terms as well as the pictures against the key.
Many thanks for every ones assistance
Regards Chas