Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyzidae - asking for help -> Anthomyza collini (95 %)

Posted by Haleun on 09-09-2023 22:48
#1
Hello, this small fly was found on reed at a lake in Brandenburg, Germany on August 28. Could it be Anthomyza gracilis?
Thank you in advance,
Hans
Edited by Haleun on 11-09-2023 17:41

Posted by Haleun on 09-09-2023 22:49
#2
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Posted by Jan Willem on 11-09-2023 14:41
#3
Jindrich Rohacek is the specialist, but to me this looks more like Anthomyza collini/anderssoni based on the head being more elongate than in A. gracilis.
Edited by Jan Willem on 11-09-2023 14:42

Posted by Jan Willem on 11-09-2023 16:59
#4
Just received confirmation from Jindrich Rohacek that it is indeed either Anthomyza collini or A. anderssoni. There is a high probablility (95%) that this is A. collini. A. anderssoni usually has a more reddish thorax and should be found in Typha growth. But to be totally sure, examination of the terminalia is required.

Posted by Haleun on 11-09-2023 17:45
#5
Dear Jan Willem,
a big THANK YOU to you and Jindrich!

Hans