Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophila suzukii - dark female? Yes!

Posted by eklans on 02-11-2020 17:14
#1
Hi, I've found this copulating couple today near to my compost heap. The male looks like D. suzukii - but can a female be that dark? (Ansbach, DE-Middle-Franconia)

Thanks a lot for your help.

Greetings, Eric
Edited by eklans on 03-11-2020 11:30

Posted by eklans on 02-11-2020 17:15
#2
Male with spotted wings

Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-11-2020 08:33
#3
There is a whole range in the degree of darkening in the females. Darkest specimens usually found early or late in the seaon.

Posted by eklans on 03-11-2020 09:52
#4
Thank you very much, Paul!

Greetings, Eric