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 Lomatia in Berlin?
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| Sundew |
Posted on 28-07-2007 22:05
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Hi, When taking photographs for my lecture on pollination biology in our small botanical garden, the Spaeth Arboretum in Berlin-Baumschulenweg, I came across an insect that seemed to be a Lomatia species of Bombyliidae. Though in the internet there are many nice German insect galleries that show lots of common Diptera I was unable to detect a picture of a member of this genus taken in my country. So I wonder if it has been overlooked, or is it really a rare finding? Is it a South European taxon that migrates north through global warming? I am afraid the photographs are no brilliant quality, as I have a small tourist camera only. The upper one was taken in twilight on July 9, the animal resting on a marigold stalk (Calendula, Asteraceae). The lower one is from July 17, Lomatia feeding on milfoil (Achillea, Asteraceae). I do not expect to become supplied with a species name but would be glad to get a confirmation of the genus and some information about distribution and rarity of Lomatia. Thanks in advance by a newcomer in this forum, Sundew |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 29-07-2007 15:37
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I have little doubt this is Lomatia. Surprising find, in Berlin, as far as I know. Theo Zeegers |
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| David Gibbs |
Posted on 29-07-2007 16:22
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certainly Lomatia, top one female, lower male, suggesting a colony rather than a stray. only species on German list is lateralis (as far as i know), however, other species known in Hungary and Poland so not impossible that it could be something else. definately need specimen to confirm. |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 29-07-2007 22:50
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Many thanks, Theo and David. I shall keep track of the animals and watch whether they will increase in number. In any case I am happy to know a new genus. Sundew |
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but don't see the image in the post.
