Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Rhagoletis cerasi?
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| Sundew |
Posted on 07-05-2008 22:32
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 Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3939 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Hi, This fly was a bit small for my camera (a new one with macro lens is ordered!); however, its wing and body colouration recalls Rhagoletis cerasi (Tephritidae). Can it be confused with other similar species? Seen on 3 May in Berlin. Regards, Sundew Sundew attached the following image:  [156.77Kb] |
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| Nosferatumyia |
Posted on 08-05-2008 10:47
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Yes, it is Rhagoletis cerasi, and certainly not R. berberidis, which it can be confused with - there are silvery vittae on its mesonotum. In fact, there are 2 differen "host races", perhaps species, associated with Lonicera and Prunus. They have no morphological differences.
Val |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 08-05-2008 21:15
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3939 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Many thanks for all explanations, Valery. As we have a lot of Prunus and Lonicera ornamentals around, the little fly will be happy in any case. Sundew |
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