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Biophyto
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Posted on 04-07-2014 06:22
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 Hello everyone!

Can somebody help me to identify this fly? I thought it could be Sternorhina lunata. Is it possible?

This fly was sampled in a mango orchard in Réunion Island.

Thanks in advance!
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 Here is the wing!
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 Definitely NO Stomorhina. First, let's settle the correct family. It looks Muscidae rather than Rhiinidae.
Could you check for the presence / absence of hypopleural bristles ?


Theo
 
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 Hello Theo.

Sorry for the late reply! I have check and there don't seem to be any hypopleural bristles. I am uploading the picture as soon as I can!

Thank you!
 
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 Here is the picture showing the absence of hypopleural bristles.
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 Does it have 2+4 dorsocentrals? Could be a Musca. There is a key online for Muscidae of Madagascar that might help.
 
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 That is what I thought !
It is a Muscid.

Theo
 
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 Musca sp.
Stephane.
 
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 Thank you all!
 
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