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 Elachiptera bimaculata vs austriaca
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| Oryctes |
Posted on 30-01-2024 18:13
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 Oryctes : France : Lille : 59000 : 29/01/2024 Altitude : 37 m - Taille : 2,5 à 3 mm Réf. : 336204 Hello, I found this little fly in the ivy in my garden in Lille (North, France). It was on January 29, 2024. I think it is the Chloropidae family, genus Elachiptera. The most likely species would be E. bimaculata versus E. austriaca. I don't know if my photo will allow a precise identification but what is your opinion about the species of this little fly ? Thanks iin advance, Dominique |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 02-02-2024 09:13
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The difference should be in the number of lateral setae on the scutellem and the co9lour of the scutellum: one on a yellow margin in bimaculata, three on a black margin in austriaca. This then should be bimaculata.
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| Oryctes |
Posted on 02-02-2024 18:15
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Member Location: Posts: 86 Joined: 21.08.19 |
Thank you Paul for your answeer and for all these details. It is interesting to learn that identification also takes into account the appearance of the scutellum. I would like to photograph this species more completely. These last days I tried to find the fly in the garden but without success... Sincerely, Dominique |
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