Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Opomyza germinationis?

Posted by Sundew on 18-05-2008 20:52
#1

Hi,
I dare to name these flies after checking the gallery, as I had already successfully photographed O. florum. Two of them, a couple probably, were sitting in the ivy close to the ground today. If Jan Willem knows better, any correction is gratefully accepted!
Regards, Sundew

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 18-05-2008 21:00
#2

I think O.petrei, if Jan doesn't mind :p

Posted by Jan Willem on 18-05-2008 22:28
#3

Nikita wrote:
I think O.petrei, if Jan doesn't mind


I don't mind at all ;) and Nikita is probably right, a female of Opomyza petrei. However I have also seen specimens of Opomyza germinationis with a very "petrei looking" abdomen. In that case presence or absence of hairs on the proepisternum should tell which species you are dealing with (not visible in the photos). In a specimen like this I would have liked to check the proepisternum.

Edited by Jan Willem on 18-05-2008 22:35