Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chyromya? Sapromyza?

Posted by Sundew on 14-12-2007 01:53
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Hello,
This fly is obviously an Entomophthora victim according to the swollen abdomen and the conidia that stick to the scutellar setae. The legs, somewhat damaged, are hairy but show no spurs or strong bristles. My guess is Sapromyza (Lauxaniidae), but sound objection is gratefully accepted, too!
Sundew

Edited by Sundew on 14-12-2007 16:36