Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritoidea
Posted by Flippie on 29-09-2019 18:56
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This small fruit fly (~4mm) was found at the coast just north of Durban, KZN, South Africa. It was dancing on a leaf like a little peacock. 5 Pictures.
Pic 1:
Posted by Flippie on 29-09-2019 18:57
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Pic 2:
Posted by Flippie on 29-09-2019 18:58
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Pic 3:
Posted by Flippie on 29-09-2019 18:58
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Pic 4:
Posted by Flippie on 29-09-2019 18:59
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Pic 5:
Posted by John Carr on 29-09-2019 19:19
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I think Platystomatidae,
Mesanopin.
Posted by Flippie on 29-09-2019 19:55
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Thanks John, much appreciated.
Edited by Flippie on 29-09-2019 19:56
Posted by Flippie on 29-09-2019 20:29
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Hi John
From the SANBI species checklist there is only 1 described Mesanopin for South Africa.
Mesanopin palaga, Whittington 2003.
The type was collected in coastal bush at Umhlanga about 10-15km south of my current location.
I have tracked the publication to: https://marjon.collections.crest.ac.uk/17296/1/Taxonomic%20revision%20of%20the%20Afrotropical%20Plastotephritinae_Whittington.pdf
The description on page 170 and pictures on p172 seems to be a good match.
What do you think?
Cheers
Philip
Posted by John Carr on 29-09-2019 23:55
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It does seem to be
Mesanopin palaga (male). Please submit to gallery.
Posted by Flippie on 30-09-2019 04:49
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Thanks John, will do.
Posted by Andrew Whittington on 05-10-2019 08:40
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Yes, I can confirm
Mesanopin palaga. Wonderful images.