Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyiidae or Muscidae? --> Lasiomma strigilatum
Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-04-2008 01:07
#2
Another picture.
Posted by Michael Ackland on 04-04-2008 11:15
#3
Don't think it is an anthomyiid. Bristling of hind tibia suggests Trichops, Muscidae or similar
Posted by Juergen Peters on 04-04-2008 18:47
#4
Hello, Michael!
Michael Ackland wrote:
Don't think it is an anthomyiid. Bristling of hind tibia suggests Trichops, Muscidae or similar
Thanks! Then it's one of the smallest Muscids I've seen, yet.
Posted by Michael Ackland on 05-04-2008 10:45
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Dear Juergen
I've changed my mind! I now am sure it is a male of Lasiomma strigilatum Zett. (Anthomyiidae). The hind tibia are as in this species, and I think (?) I can see some pale hairs on the eyes, which this species has. Also two pale vitta just behind the head, not running past the suture. L. strigilatum breeds in bird nests, and is common early in the season.
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 05-04-2008 10:52
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That suits me because I couldn't find any Muscid like this ! :D
Posted by Juergen Peters on 05-04-2008 18:55
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Hello, Michael!
Michael Ackland wrote:
I've changed my mind! I now am sure it is a male of Lasiomma strigilatum Zett. (Anthomyiidae).
Thanks a lot! Now one of the few Anthomyiids in my photo collection that receives a name. :)