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| lynkos |
Posted on 02-07-2005 18:19
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Member Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 466 Joined: 20.06.05 |
Here I am again (defying frustrating problems with my server to connect!) with another Diptera photographed near Rome in Italy. Can anyone help me identify it? Thanks, Sarah |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 03-07-2005 14:23
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 Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19375 Joined: 11.05.04 |
To get you on track: Therevidae (stiletto flies).
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| lynkos |
Posted on 03-07-2005 14:40
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Member Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 466 Joined: 20.06.05 |
I've done a quick Google on the Therevidae and the nearest I can find is Thereva sp., perhaps T. nobilitata. Thanks a million Paul, Sarah |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 03-07-2005 19:27
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Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19375 Joined: 11.05.04 |
I am by no means certain about the species mentioned. The illustrated specimen has distinctly marked wings and I cannot recall ever having seen nobilitata having that in Northwestern Europe. but I may be mistaken...
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 03-07-2005 20:18
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 18822 Joined: 21.07.04 |
Paul, you are right. The wing markings should be very distinctive. Never seen anything like it (in Thereva, that is) Theo |
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| lynkos |
Posted on 04-07-2005 05:01
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Member Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 466 Joined: 20.06.05 |
Thanks Paul and Theo. I'm starting to realise just how complex (but fascinating) the world of the Diptera really is! For now, I'll just label it as Therevidae, then if I find anything more specific, I'll see what you all think before committing myself! Again, thanks, Sarah |
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| Maddin |
Posted on 21-07-2005 22:56
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 Member Location: Sacramento CA USA Posts: 194 Joined: 30.06.05 |
That is Thereva spiloptera Wiedemann 1824 according to Kevin Holston (Stockholm)... |
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| lynkos |
Posted on 22-07-2005 04:56
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Member Location: Rome, Italy Posts: 466 Joined: 20.06.05 |
Thanks Madden  , Sarah |
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