Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Cheilosia cf. antiqua

Posted by NakaRB on 29-10-2014 20:46
#1

Russia, Moscow region, 02.05.2014

Edited by NakaRB on 31-10-2014 21:24

Posted by Ectemnius on 30-10-2014 08:20
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Hello NakaRB,

The bare eyes and entirely black legs with the protruding face point to the Nigrocheilosia species group. Because its thoracic dorsum is entirely yellow haired I'd say C. cf. antiqua. A species found often on Caltha sp. The larvae live in Primula sp.

Greetings,

Ectemnius

Posted by NakaRB on 31-10-2014 21:23
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Thank you!