Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Lauxaniidae - Sapromyza
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| Sundew |
Posted on 20-12-2007 23:53
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 Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3938 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Hello, While inspecting this dead fly (poor one - the upper antennae parts are gone) under the stereo microscope, I remembered a thread by Dima on the mating of yellow flies that Kahis identified as Meiosimyza (Lauxaniidae). The females thereby protruded two "translucent hornlets" flanking the genitalia. Possibly my fly had this ability, too, as there are such peculiar areas formed (see arrow). Also the hairs and bristles on thorax and legs seem to be comparable to Dima's flies, so I wonder if mine is a Meiosimyza, too. Sundew Sundew attached the following image:  [171.86Kb] Edited by Sundew on 21-12-2007 23:53 |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 20-12-2007 23:53
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3938 Joined: 28.07.07 |
More details.
Sundew attached the following image:  [152.63Kb] Edited by Sundew on 20-12-2007 23:54 |
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| Kahis |
Posted on 21-12-2007 09:00
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 Member Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1999 Joined: 02.09.04 |
Sapromyza (Lauxaniidae)
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| Sundew |
Posted on 21-12-2007 22:06
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3938 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Ok, not Meiosimyza. You will have reason. I can only compare with other pictures and unfortunately do not know what special features to focus on (otherwise I would not have to take so many photos!) Many thanks for reliable help, Sundew |
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| Kahis |
Posted on 22-12-2007 09:42
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Member Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1999 Joined: 02.09.04 |
* No presutural dorsocentral setae * Spots on tergites - AFAIK no west european Meiosimyza has such spots Kahis |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 22-12-2007 13:51
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3938 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Super explanation - now I'll sleep much better... I photographed the right details at least! Cordially, Sundew |
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