Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophila cf. immigrans

Posted by Juergen Peters on 26-10-2006 21:42
#1
Hello!

There are many Drosophila at rotten fruits here in the garden (Ostwestfalen/Germany) at the moment. One species has a darkened abdomen ending. Is this Drosophila melanogaster? Length about 3 mm. Thanks in advance!
Edited by Juergen Peters on 27-10-2006 19:33

Posted by Paul Beuk on 26-10-2006 22:19
#2
It appears as if the cross veins are clouded. In that case it will be a species of the quinaria group (phalerata, transversa, etc.).

Posted by Juergen Peters on 27-10-2006 00:06
#3
Hello, Paul!

Paul Beuk wrote:
It appears as if the cross veins are clouded. In that case it will be a species of the quinaria group (phalerata, transversa, etc.).


Thanks! Below a little bit more dorsal views.

insekteninfos.de/forum/061026/Drosophila_sp_1.jpg

insekteninfos.de/forum/061026/Drosophila_sp_2.jpg

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-10-2006 09:01
#4
Though some specimens are rather palish, there alo appear to be markings near the apices of some of the radial veins. In that case it could be D. immigrans.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 27-10-2006 19:29
#5
Hello, Paul!

Paul Beuk wrote:
Though some specimens are rather palish


I must admit, I had lightened the pics a little bit by software because the photos were too dark.

there also appear to be markings near the apices of some of the radial veins. In that case it could be D. immigrans.


Thanks a lot!