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| robirdman |
Posted on 07-09-2005 05:15
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This small fly was on the rocks at the edge of Rock Creek in Kankakee SP, IL. It was about 3/16"  |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 07-09-2005 06:18
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 Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19403 Joined: 11.05.04 |
A nice example of an ephydrid. Kahis may be able to tell you the genus. I image there are not too many with a wing pattern like this.
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| Kahis |
Posted on 07-09-2005 18:21
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 Member Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1999 Joined: 02.09.04 |
There are a few genera with infuscated wings + clear spots, like Scatella and Notiphila. In this case I'd suggest Scatophila. (scatological names abound  ) There seems to be more than five spots on each wing, although it's difficult to tell when the wings overlap like in the pic. Here in Europe most Scatophila species have a protuding face and I think this character is visible, although very poorly due to the angle. |
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| Kahis |
Posted on 07-09-2005 18:25
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Member Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1999 Joined: 02.09.04 |
Just noticed the size given, 3/16" - thats about 4.5 mm, too large (I think) for Scatophila which has mostly very small species (<2mm = 0.08" ).
Edited by Kahis on 07-09-2005 18:25 |
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| robirdman |
Posted on 26-09-2005 22:11
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Member Location: Posts: 126 Joined: 18.08.05 |
This appears to be Scatella quadrinotata. |
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