Thread subject: Diptera.info :: It is not Peplomyza, but what else...

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 29-08-2006 19:53
#1
Hello Flyforum,

First I thought this was Peplomyza-fly(litura in holland), but when I look at the wingpatterns, these are different(for example: I see dark spots).
This fly is also elongated, got nice oval wingshapes, but the wings are standing in a different position.
Scutellum got color as scutem, the Peplomyza litura-fly I found before got a much lighter Scutellum.

I think I have to do with a different sp., but what kind?

robert heemskerk,
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 29-08-2006 20:00

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 29-08-2006 19:54
#2
fly 2
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 29-08-2006 19:54

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 29-08-2006 19:55
#3
fly 3
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 29-08-2006 19:55

Posted by Paul Beuk on 29-08-2006 22:05
#4
How about Opomyza? Wink

Posted by Jan Willem on 30-08-2006 07:41
#5
Hi Robert,

Paul is completely right (just as we expect from himSmile). It is a female of Opomyza germinationis (Opomyzidae). At least the first one is a female (I don't know if all pictures are of the same specimen!?).

Jan Willem
Edited by Jan Willem on 30-08-2006 07:43

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 30-08-2006 12:50
#6
Yes, Jan Willem, this pictures are the same specimen.
Nice to know this kind of fly, I never found one.
But they are a bit small, that could be one of the reasons..Smile

thank you both,

robert heemskerk

Posted by Jan Willem on 30-08-2006 14:24
#7
Hi Robert,

Currently 14 species of this family are known from The Netherlands. Most species are smaller than Opomyza germinationisGrin.

Jan Willem