Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hybotidae - Elaphropeza boergei Chvála, 1971

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 07-09-2009 23:19
#1

This hybotid was caught in the malaise trap. It is embedded in ethanol. This fly is common in Salix spp. trees.
It has about 1,5 mm.

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 19-03-2010 19:49

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 07-09-2009 23:19
#2

another.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 07-09-2009 23:20
#3

another.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 07-09-2009 23:21
#4

final.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 08-09-2009 08:32
#5

Make certain you have more and both males and females. I will see if I can get the species name for you (soon, I hope).

Posted by Paul Beuk on 08-09-2009 19:43
#6

E. ephippiata should not have a median fascia on the mesonotum. The only European species having that is E. boergei Chvála, 1971 from Sardinia ans Sicily.

Edited by Paul Beuk on 08-09-2009 19:43