Posted by Juergen Peters on 19-05-2008 18:36
#1
Hello!
I know, that there can be large intraspecifical (correct term?) size differences in Sarcophagids, but this was the smallest Sarcophagid (except Miltogramminae) I have ever seen (May-12, at a hedge, northwest Germany). It measured only about 5-6 mm (and seems to have a red tipped abdomen ending). Is it possible to tell the genus? Thanks!
Posted by Zeegers on 19-05-2008 20:59
#4
Many species in genera in which red tipped genitalia occur, such as Helicophagella, are quite small. Nothing unusual here. Start looking for these guys and you'll see more !
Theo
Posted by Juergen Peters on 19-05-2008 21:10
#5
Hello, Theo!
Zeegers wrote:
Many species in genera in which red tipped genitalia occur, such as Helicophagella, are quite small. Nothing unusual here. Start looking for these guys and you'll see more !
Thanks! I already had started looking, since I first read of them here :), but I did not find such a small one, yet...