Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platycheirus male (nielseni?)

Posted by blowave on 24-08-2010 16:18
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conopid wrote:
Nope, I can't do it from that. You'll have to train them to pose with legs held out in the right positions:D


Oh, but can't you tell I have already done that? :P

Description (and drawing) of P. nielseni tibia from Van Veen, I hope I'm not out of place putting this here but it does illustrate it well I think.

Constriction on tibia 2 profound and about 1/3 the length of tibia, preceded by a swelling and ending in a strongly swollen apex, upper part of swollen apex with a tuft of longish hairs.... P. nielseni


Description of P. peltatus..

Constriction on tibia 2 shallow and about half the length of tibia, preceded by a swelling and ending in weakly swollen apex, this apex only with short erect hairs;..... P. peltatus


Pic of P. nielseni tibia drawing..

Edited by blowave on 24-08-2010 16:19