Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Metopia? - female Metopia grandii.

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 01-05-2021 22:42
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Found it indoors in a room where outdoor plants are stored. 6,6 mm. Telemark, Norway 01.05.
Edited by Morten A Mjelde on 03-05-2021 15:58

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 01-05-2021 22:42
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 01-05-2021 22:43
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 01-05-2021 22:44
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 01-05-2021 22:44
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Posted by Zeegers on 02-05-2021 08:01
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Are marginal bristles on syntergite 1&2 present or absent ?
Is it male or female ?

Theo

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 02-05-2021 21:30
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Thanks! It seems that the bristles are absent - and I think it is a female (?)

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 02-05-2021 21:31
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Posted by Zeegers on 03-05-2021 07:15
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Yes, I agree twice, hence female M. grandii. Nice

Theo
Edited by Zeegers on 03-05-2021 07:24

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 03-05-2021 15:57
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Thanks a lot! TumbsUp

Morten