Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Megamerina dolium
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| Gordon Jar |
Posted on 18-10-2005 19:14
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Member Location: East Sussex, England Posts: 209 Joined: 09.10.05 |
The attatched was taken in East Sussex, England and by means of a key I identified it as a ' Megamerinidae ' I believe we only have one species of this family in England, that being, ' Megamerina dolium ' and that it is scarce. I have found descriptions of the fly and it does seem to fit but have been unable to find an image of one to compare with my photos. Can anyone assist me. Many thanks Gordon  |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 18-10-2005 19:24
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 Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19403 Joined: 11.05.04 |
You were right to dubt the identification. This is the sciomyzid Sepedon spinipes. I have noticed before that in some keys to the families of Diptera the Sepedon species will run to Megamerinidae. The fact that the antennae are somewhat elongate is enough to rule Megamerina out, as that species has the normal short acalyptrate antennae.
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| Gordon Jar |
Posted on 18-10-2005 20:41
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Member Location: East Sussex, England Posts: 209 Joined: 09.10.05 |
Thankyou Paul |
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