Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Red Sea. Family? 2

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 31-01-2007 18:05
#1
Egypt, Safaga, 1,5-2mm, on Date Palm. Male hind tibia and femora enlarged.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 31-01-2007 18:14
#2
Hmm, reminds me of Aulacigastridae and Periscelididae...
Edited by Paul Beuk on 31-01-2007 19:59

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 31-01-2007 18:22
#3
Thank you Paul. It is a pleasure that you didn't give my immediate answer! I'm going home to try to key it!
Nikita

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 31-01-2007 22:08
#4
What about Milichiidae? Leptometopa?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 31-01-2007 22:53
#5
If the hind tibiae are broadened, yes, that would be a possibility.
Edited by Paul Beuk on 31-01-2007 22:53

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 01-02-2007 11:15
#6
Hind tibia, especialy male's, is very much broadened!

Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-02-2007 12:09
#7
Then I think that you are on the right track with Leptometopa. Grin

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 06-02-2007 18:53
#8
Neither of Leptometopa species from Europe.
Could anybody advise any key for North African Leptometopa, please?
Nikita

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 12-02-2007 15:23
#9
I was mistaken when keyed this fly.
It is Leptometopa latipes, without doubts!
Nikita