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 Small Ephydridae
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| GAREL Jean-Michel |
Posted on 13-02-2026 12:39
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Member Location: Posts: 270 Joined: 18.12.19 |
Hi, Ephydridae of 2 mm observed on february 9th in the north of Yonne department (France). The wing pattern of black spots and the scutum aspect with 2 dc may suggest Scatophila unicornis.. Is it correct ? With all my thanks for pour reply.  Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 09/02/2026 Altitude : NR - Taille : 2 mm Réf. : 370641 |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 13-02-2026 13:27
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 Member Location: Norwich, England Posts: 7338 Joined: 19.11.04 |
It does appear to be a Scatophila, but I'm not sure which species. J-H Stuke recently published a paper in which he describes another species with pale spots in the costal cell. https://bioone.or...67630.full If you have the specimen and it is a male, then comparing its genitalia to published figures is the best way of identifying it with certainty. Edited by Tony Irwin on 13-02-2026 13:27 Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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| GAREL Jean-Michel |
Posted on 13-02-2026 13:37
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Member Location: Posts: 270 Joined: 18.12.19 |
Thanks Tony. Unfortunately this specimen was not collected. Greetings, Jean-Michel Garel. |
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