Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophila? (= probably Megaselia rufipes pupa)

Posted by John Carr on 07-09-2019 14:32
#1

Many of these pupae were in a bin of trash, mostly from a kitchen. I assume they are a synanthropic Drosophila. Massachusetts, USA.

Edited by John Carr on 07-09-2019 22:22

Posted by John Carr on 07-09-2019 14:33
#2

Some more

Posted by Jan Maca on 07-09-2019 16:23
#3

Yes,very probably. It is easy to raise adults - try it please.

Edited by Jan Maca on 07-09-2019 17:48

Posted by Tony Irwin on 07-09-2019 20:10
#4

These are Phoridae puparia - most likely Megaselia rufipes