Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 18-12-2006 17:52
#1
Turkey, near Kushadasi, 16 Dec.
Posted by Jan Willem on 19-12-2006 07:33
#2
Hi Nikita,
You can name this
Geomyza tripunctata (a male). More to the south this species is often more reddish (orange if you like). It seems to be a wellknown phenomenon in all kind of species that in warmer climates species become more reddish. Or did you collect this specimen on a higher altitude (i.e. colder climate)?
Jan Willem
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 19-12-2006 17:35
#3
It seems that this rule doesn't work this time. All specimens not only fron sea level, but from very sea shore (50m or less)!
Life picture added...
Posted by Jan Willem on 20-12-2006 09:08
#4
Hi Nikita,
Well, I would not exactly call it a rule, but the percentage of reddish specimens of
G. tripunctata is much higher in the south then in the north.
By the way, a very nice photo again!
Jan Willem