Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Melanostoma (male)

Posted by jorapavi on 14-08-2007 09:39
#1
I known?t their name. Is appreciated you ID

The picture was made20-6-2007
H?bitat: Spanish chestnut, Silver birch, 5o mts river
Edited by jorapavi on 14-08-2007 13:32

Posted by crex on 14-08-2007 10:36
#2
Where and when is it taken etc? Wink

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 14-08-2007 12:10
#3
Yes, a male Melanostoma, but not mellinum or scalare to my knowledge. I would have to check on other species.
The white hind margins of the tergites show this specimen has been infected by a fungus (Entomophtora), and I guess it was already dead or immobilized! Sad
Greetings,

Posted by jorapavi on 14-08-2007 12:26
#4
Yes. she didn't move while I made him the picture. Thank you for the you ID