Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophilidae - Phortica semivirgo

Posted by Liliane D on 20-02-2022 11:27
#1
Hello,
In the south of France, on February 19, 2022.
The body is 4 mm long.
Thank you for your help with identification.
Edited by Liliane D on 21-02-2022 18:41

Posted by Liliane D on 20-02-2022 11:28
#2
And

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-02-2022 12:23
#3
Drosophilidae - Phortica semivirgo, I think

Posted by Liliane D on 20-02-2022 13:24
#4
Many thanks Tony,
I read that in France the two species Phortica variegata and semivirgo are confirmed since 1994. But I can't find the criteria that distinguish them! Is it the patterns of the thorax, the wing venation or others?
Is it a female or a male?

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-02-2022 13:41
#5
The continuous pale margin along the hind edge of the eye suggests it's semivirgo. And I can't decide, from what I can see, whether it's male or female.