Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pallopteridae?

Posted by John Bratton on 08-04-2008 16:43
#1

My first fly picture with my first digital camera. Not a prize-winner but I hope it is good enough.

I think this is Pallopteridae, and if so it keys to P. ustulata. But there is now P. anderssoni to consider. Is it possible to separate females of these species, please?

It was caught August 2006 in oak woodland beside the Menai Strait, North Wales, UK. Body length is 5 mm. It is in alcohol.

John Bratton

Posted by John Bratton on 08-04-2008 16:44
#2

Another picture, better showing the wing shape.

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 08-04-2008 16:53
#3

I'd say a Palloptera ustulata.

Posted by David Gibbs on 08-04-2008 17:57
#4

females not certainly identifiable

more info on

http://www.dipter...ad_id=3930

usulata females tend to have more yellow ppl but dont rely on that.

Posted by John Bratton on 10-04-2008 17:36
#5

Thanks. I'll try for a male this year.