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Diptera.info :: Antho.< Delia radicum (M) ID'd by Michael Ackland
Posted by
Roger Thomason
on 07-07-2009 11:32
#1
Anything else to be said about this fellow seen in the garden a couple of days ago....Family?
Edited by
Roger Thomason
on 07-07-2009 18:09
Posted by
Roger Thomason
on 07-07-2009 11:33
#2
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Posted by
Michael Ackland
on 07-07-2009 15:28
#3
Anthomyiidae, Delia radicum L. male. Note the short but dense setulose hairs on hind femur ventrally, which get longer towards base, diagnostic for this species which is a common pest of crucifers
Posted by
Roger Thomason
on 07-07-2009 18:07
#4
Thank You Michael
That was unexpected, I'd have been happy to have got a genus name...species....
Regards Roger
Edited by
Roger Thomason
on 07-07-2009 18:07
