Posted by Sundew on 20-02-2008 00:16
#1
Hi,
We had some threads on
Tephrochlamys recently, obviously the flies become already active. Now I'd like to test the gained knowledge with a fly that sat on our staircase window today. I postulate:
1. It is
Tephrochlamys, because I do not see presutural dorsocental setae and this matches the recently depicted flies that Andrzej already named
Tephrochlamys. (With these setae, it would be
Suillia instead.)
2. I boldly dare to see a partly darkened subcostal cell, so it would be
Tephrochlamys flavipes.
Either Andrzej is surprised by my expert opinion now or he can't stop laughing! In the latter case, I would be glad to get another name for my fly afterwards (I hope the family is correct at least!) I am sorry the pics are bad; my camera seems to be still hibernating...
Thanks, Sundew
Posted by Andrzej on 22-02-2008 20:34
#2
Yes ! it is Tephrochlamys and with all possibility ;) a female of T. flavipes
Andrzej
Posted by Sundew on 23-02-2008 00:49
#3
Ha - now I am proud, I even grew a little! Many thanks, Andrzej. I still have many yellow flies in stock, and the applicability of my newly gained knowledge is limited, I am afraid. So I shall remain in the need of help...
Cordially, Sundew