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 small brachypterous Chloropid - Elachiptera brevipennis
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| Sundew |
Posted on 25-09-2011 22:03
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 Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3938 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Hi, Today I came across this small brachypterous fly running to and fro on sedge leaves in our arboretum. It reminded me of the Anthomyzid Stiphrosoma sabulosum (http://www.dipter...d_id=22566); however, there are some differences. The fly of today has a brown thorax, and head and thorax don't show such prominent setae. It is a pity I could not get better pics, but the fly was so small and fast-running. What do you think - is it another Stiphrosoma species? Help is gratefully appreciated! Sundew Sundew attached the following image:  [189.53Kb] Edited by Sundew on 25-09-2011 22:35 |
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| Andrzej |
Posted on 25-09-2011 22:18
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Member Location: Poland Posts: 2422 Joined: 05.01.06 |
Probably Elachiptera - a Chloropid fly 
dr. A. J. Woznica, Institute of Environmental Biology, Wroclaw University of Environmental & Life Sciences |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 25-09-2011 22:34
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3938 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Andrzej, you are great!! My Elachiptera collection includes only species with well developed wings, and these look much different. So I would never have thought of a Chloropid. However, Walter's Elachiptera brevipennis (http://diptera.in...d_id=41323) fits perfectly! No doubt, it's the same. (And Walter seems to have a better macro lens...) Many thanks indeed - I am delighted with that new taxon. Sundew |
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| Andrzej |
Posted on 25-09-2011 22:38
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Member Location: Poland Posts: 2422 Joined: 05.01.06 |
Congrats ;-) Really it is E. brevipennis 
dr. A. J. Woznica, Institute of Environmental Biology, Wroclaw University of Environmental & Life Sciences |
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