Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyidae - gen. sp.

Posted by Frank Koehler on 27-10-2006 07:18
#1
... and the last case - back to the Alps - 2200m - but I found only lowland beetles there Sad
Thanks in advance for any comments on my photo series today
Frank

Italy / Veneto, Podol, Paso di Valporola, 2200m, VII.2006
www.koleopterologie.de/diptera/0314-dip-muscidae-gen-sp-valporolo-210706.jpg
Edited by Frank Koehler on 31-10-2006 00:54

Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-10-2006 19:52
#2
I feel it's another Anthomyiidae. (Can't say why - just a feeling!)

Posted by Frank Koehler on 27-10-2006 20:39
#3
Ty Toni! I know why: All my alpine photo records belong to Anthomyiidae Wink From the Alps I have allways specimen in ethanol, but I heard, there is no id chance without males ...
Best regards Frank

Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-10-2006 21:06
#4
With most anthomyiid females an expert (not me! Smile) can tell what genus they are in, but for many species the mating couples or reared series are not available yet, so we cannot say which species the females represent (though there are keys to females in some genera). In time, I am sure we will find good characters for the females too, but for now it is easier to look for males!