Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyiidae?

Posted by Michael Ackland on 04-12-2008 19:31
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It is a female anthomyiid, probably perhaps Delia platura or florilega. This is only a guess, both are common pests and likely to be found at this time of the year. Very difficult to identify females of Delia or Botanophila, even with a specimen under the microscope.