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 Spotty winged fly for ID, please. IDed as Tephritis formosa
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| Ginks |
Posted on 24-01-2012 15:18
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I think this is the last spotty winged fly for today. I thought it was the same as one of the others I've just posted, but on closer inspection the pattern is different. I'm stumped... Tephritidae is as close as I can get... This photo was taken last summer (2011) in my garden in Mid-essex. The fly was cavorting (on its own...) on golden rod. I have other shots of what I think is the same fly in different attitudes taken on other days, if they would be of any help. Please let me know and I'll post them, I don't want to overwhelm you! Best wishes, Ginks Edited by Ginks on 24-01-2012 23:24 |
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| tristram |
Posted on 24-01-2012 18:47
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The wing pattern matches that for Tephritis formosa. |
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| Ginks |
Posted on 24-01-2012 19:30
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Thank you, Tristram, and thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Best wishes, Ginks |
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| John Smit |
Posted on 25-01-2012 17:44
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I second that! |
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| Ginks |
Posted on 08-02-2012 13:47
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Thanks, John! Wasn't it nice of my little fly to open her wings like that?! I assume it is female? TTFN, Ginks http://www.flickr...ug-hunter/ |
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| John Smit |
Posted on 10-02-2012 09:06
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Yep itīs a female alright. And as for Tephritids opening their wings... well they do that a lot. The use their spotted or banded wings for communication. Next time you encounter a plant with several fruit flies on it then spare a few minutes to have a look at the interactions. Incredible! John |
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| Ginks |
Posted on 17-02-2012 16:58
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Thanks, John, for your comment. I'll certainly keep my eyes peeled for these flies "talking" to each other, but so far I've never seen more than one. I watched this little lady for some time... it reminded me of doing semaphore yonks ago when I was a Girl Guide. I think she was saying, "Hey, I'm over here! Come and get me!" But I didn't see another fly like her nearby. TTFN, Ginks http://www.flickr...ug-hunter/ |
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but don't see the image in the post.
