Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pallopteridae?

Posted by conopid on 17-06-2007 20:42
#1
This rather nice fly was found in the Wyre Forest, UK on 16 June 2007. I think it is Pallopteridae. Can anyone tell me anymore?

Posted by conopid on 17-06-2007 20:43
#2
Lateral view

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 18-06-2007 07:34
#3
I'd say Geomyza.

Posted by John Smit on 18-06-2007 08:20
#4
Far better! It's a Tephritid: Acidia cognata.
Larvae min in leaves of Petasites spp.
It's a very fresh specimen, the colours in the wings aren't fully developped yet.

John

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-06-2007 08:23
#5
Here is a fully coloured one: http://www.dipter...oto_id=268.

Posted by conopid on 18-06-2007 10:08
#6
That one had me completely fooled Grin! I never thought about the wing markings not being fully developed.
Thanks for ID help to John and Paul.