Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Conopidae - Conops flavifrons

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 20-08-2007 23:22
#1
Hi

* locality - Silgueiros - Viseu - PORTUGAL
* date - 2007.08.16
* size - 6 mm (medium fly)
* habitat - open land
* substrate - on Mentha sp. flowers.



I spotted another spectacular conopid in Friday.
This is not P. rufipes. Look at the wings and the frons. Wink


EDIT---> Title changed from "Another spectacular conopid!" to "Conopidae - Physocephala chrysorrhoea (smaller size)" then to "Conopidae - Physocephala variegata (smaller size)" and finally to "Conopidae - Conops flavifrons"
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 14-09-2007 22:48

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 20-08-2007 23:33
#2
another view.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 20-08-2007 23:40
#3
another view:

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 20-08-2007 23:47
#4
another...

Posted by Zeegers on 21-08-2007 07:53
#5
Spectacular.

DOn't even know whether it's Conops of Physocephala (or ...)


Theo

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 21-08-2007 10:43
#6
Theo, when you don?t know even the genus in conopid, it must be a very good sign. Grin

I have doubts too in this mystery conopid. I must dig more info for conopids. Smile

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 22-08-2007 12:45
#7
I think this is Psycocephala sp.
It is very clear that cross vein at the basis of cell R connects to the underlying cell at two thirds of its length! Smile I think this is definitive character to distinguish between Conops and Psycocephala! Smile

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 22-08-2007 15:14
#8
Yes, and again I vote for Physocephala chrysorrhoea!
This because of the clearly visible silvery stripe!
Greetings,

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 22-08-2007 18:22
#9
Yes, Gerard!

So I have, for now, (it just lacks to see another thread of conopid) two specimens of P. chrysorrhoea. One bigger specimen (more than 10 mm) and other much smaller (about 6-7 mm --> this one!). Smile

Now I must choice the photos for the gallery. I will show, at least, the one that shows clearly the silvery stripe! And other with the wing venation. Any more suggestions? Smile


Posted by Zeegers on 22-08-2007 19:37
#10
The one with clear wings, this one, is Ph. variegata.
The one with darkened wings is Ph. chrysorhoea.

According to Seguy, that is.


Theo

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 22-08-2007 19:45
#11
hmm...

Is it P. chrysorhoea or P. chrysorrhoea? Smile I think it is just a forgot pressing the "r" letter. Smile

According to Faunaeur it is P. chrysorrhoea . Smile

Ok. So I have a smaller one P. variegata (this one) and the other 2 P. chrysorrhoea. Perfect! Smile

Thanks, Theo and Gerard. Smile

Posted by Zeegers on 23-08-2007 07:37
#12
My mistake.

Double rr


Theo

Posted by jhstuke on 31-08-2007 21:06
#13
It is a Conops I am quite sure it is flavifrons.

Jens-Hermann

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-09-2007 00:21
#14
Conops?? BUT the cross vein at the basis of cell R connects to the underlying cell at two thirds of its length, so it would be a Physocephala, no? Explain, please. Smile Thank you! I'm very curious because I know that you are expert on conopids. (I saw your website and know some german. Wink

I saw your list of Conopidae:
Archiconops ??? an ancient Conops?? Frown Wow! Let me know more about this species! Is it palearctic?