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 Bactromyia aurulenta?
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| walwyn |
Posted on 04-09-2006 22:58
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I took this photo on 24th August at Draycote Meadows Warwickshire. I think its Bactromyia aurulenta but would like a confirmation from the experts.
Edited by walwyn on 04-09-2006 23:03 |
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| Nikita Vikhrev |
Posted on 04-09-2006 23:19
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Hi Walwyn. I'm not expert, but I'm almost sure it isn't Bactromyia aurulenta. My test, fly looks as Exorista again. Nikita Nikita Vikhrev - Zool Museum of Moscow University |
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| ChrisR |
Posted on 05-09-2006 10:52
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I'd guess Exorista too, just from the photo. Question to Walwyn - when keying it you should pretty easily get to couplet 112 in Belshaw's key (bare arista & eyes, bare vein R1 and along r4+5 to rm etc) - you should have gone pst there on your way to Bactromyia. So, do you think it has some black hairs behind the head, on top? |
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| walwyn |
Posted on 05-09-2006 13:36
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Nope, but then I don't have Belshaw's key (as yet). Thanks. |
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| ChrisR |
Posted on 05-09-2006 16:15
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It's well worth the investment of a few quid. When you get a copy just remember to update it from our Tachinid Recording Scheme website (http://tachinidae...). You'll find changes to allow for the additional species since 1993 and margin notes to help you make sense of the key  |
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| walwyn |
Posted on 05-09-2006 16:20
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Yep I've placed an order. Thanks. |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 05-09-2006 19:57
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I agree with Nikita Looks quite like Exorista subgenus Adenia (= rustica-group) Theo |
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but don't see the image in the post.