Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Opomyzidae - Geomyza tripunctata

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 25-02-2007 17:36
#1
HI


* locality - Silgueiros - Viseu - PORTUGAL
* date - 09.12.2006
* size - 7 mm ? (medium fly)
* habitat - farmland
* substrate - granite...

which can be this fly?...


EDIT ---> Title changed from "fly with spots" to "Opomyzidae - Geomyza tripunctata"
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 22-06-2007 09:27

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 25-02-2007 17:39
#2
other view..

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 25-02-2007 18:34
#3
Hi Jorge,
This is for sure a fly from the family Opomyzidae, and I think this is Geomyza tripunctata (look in the gallery!)
http://www.diptera.info/photogallery.php?photo_id=1027
When I'm wrong about the species, I'm sure Jan Willem wil correct me!Grin
Greetings, Gerard

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 25-02-2007 19:43
#4
hmm... opomyzidae is 99.9% sure. Smile

Geomyza tripunctata fits very well. Smile Let?s go wait for 100% confirmation Grin

Posted by Jan Willem on 26-02-2007 20:56
#5
Hi Jorge,

No need at all to doubt about the identification by Gerard. He is completely right! It is a female of Geomyza tripunctata (Opomyzidae).

Jan Willem