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 2v Geomyza
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| Nikita Vikhrev |
Posted on 26-08-2006 20:00
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 Member Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 9475 Joined: 24.05.05 |
Moscow region, 26 aug. Meeting of this two Geomyza hadn't a copula as result, which isn't at all their usual habite. Is it because they belong to different species? Nikita Vikhrev - Zool Museum of Moscow University |
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| Jan Willem |
Posted on 27-08-2006 11:56
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 Member Location: Waalwijk, The Netherlands Posts: 2160 Joined: 24.07.04 |
Please add the picture! Jan Willem Edited by Jan Willem on 27-08-2006 11:56 |
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| Nikita Vikhrev |
Posted on 27-08-2006 13:12
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| Jan Willem |
Posted on 27-08-2006 16:37
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Member Location: Waalwijk, The Netherlands Posts: 2160 Joined: 24.07.04 |
Hi Nikita, Both specimens belong to the "combinata group", which means that to get a positive identification, you need to study the genitalia. If I have to guess the identity of both specimens I would say that the first one is a female of Geomyza balachowskyi. The second one is a bit difficult to judge, it could also be a female (which would be one of the reasons there was no copulation  . Again if I would have to guess, I would say it is probably a specimen of Geomyza hackmani. So, yes, I think the two specimens belong to different species, but it is difficult to give a positive identification after a picture.Jan Willem |
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| Nikita Vikhrev |
Posted on 27-08-2006 17:49
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Member Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 9475 Joined: 24.05.05 |
So, yes, I think the two specimens belong to different species, but it is difficult to give a positive identification after a picture. Thank you Jan. I forgot to write that second fly is 1,5 less, as it is visible on images. Nikita Vikhrev - Zool Museum of Moscow University |
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