Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Acidia cognata?
Posted by Sundew on 02-07-2008 22:39
#1
Hi,
Often I saw this nice yellow fly, but only today it allowed for some pics. Unfortunately there is some image noise resulting from chosen ISO 200. However, I suppose my fly is an
Acidia cognata. Do you agree?
Regards, Sundew
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 02-07-2008 22:44
#2
a male tephritid Acidia cf. cognata.
Posted by Sundew on 02-07-2008 23:19
#3
Why "cf." - are there several similar species?
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 02-07-2008 23:31
#4
because in scutellum I see two spots. And in gallery the male has no spots in scutellum. I don't know if it is a variation of the same species, or another species in Acidia. Hence the cf.
Posted by Sundew on 02-07-2008 23:52
#5
The male hasn't, because the two spots are
below the scutellum and can't be seen in this pic :D. Compare with
http://www.syrphi...2002a.html and the following photos!
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 02-07-2008 23:54
#6
well spotted. :)