Posted by Sundew on 07-05-2008 22:32
#1
Hi,
This fly was a bit small for my camera (a new one with macro lens is ordered!); however, its wing and body colouration recalls
Rhagoletis cerasi (Tephritidae). Can it be confused with other similar species?
Seen on 3 May in Berlin.
Regards, Sundew
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 08-05-2008 10:47
#2
Yes, it is
Rhagoletis cerasi, and certainly
not R. berberidis, which it can be confused with - there are silvery vittae on its mesonotum. In fact, there are 2 differen "host races", perhaps species, associated with
Lonicera and
Prunus. They have no morphological differences.
Posted by Sundew on 08-05-2008 21:15
#3
Many thanks for all explanations, Valery. As we have a lot of
Prunus and
Lonicera ornamentals around, the little fly will be happy in any case.
Sundew