Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phasia barbifrons, Sweden
Posted by crex on 20-05-2008 14:30
#2
Very good photos as usual John! Don't forget to submit your observations (with photos) to Artportalen ;)
Posted by ChrisR on 20-05-2008 17:23
#3
I can't see yellow halteres and the frons looks too silvery for
barbifrons. Personally, I'd say it looks more like
Phasia pusilla :)
Posted by morfa on 20-05-2008 17:50
#4
Thanks Chris! I think you are correct.
When I compare it to some of my previously confirmed
barbifrons-images the abdomen also seems lighter and not as shiny-black.
Posted by ChrisR on 20-05-2008 18:15
#5
Dusting on the abdomen is quite variable, in my experience. Dusting on the thorax would suggest
Phasia obesa but with undusted thorax, dark haltares and a silvery face with no hairs between the frontal row and the eyes would mean it can only be
Phasia pusilla :)
Posted by morfa on 20-05-2008 18:31
#6
I see, very interesting. Thank you again Chris!
//John
Posted by Zeegers on 21-05-2008 18:04
#7
Chris is quite right.
The validity of this remarks ends when you approach the Mediterrean region.
Theo
