Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ectophasia ?
Posted by Vinz on 26-09-2008 15:58
#1
Hello
I saw this fly in the French Alps (Guillaumes, 06) near 900m high. Its size was about 9mm. it was in September.
I think it is an Ectophasia but I am not sure and I don't know which species it could be.
Regards
Posted by Vinz on 26-09-2008 16:00
#2
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Posted by ChrisR on 26-09-2008 18:49
#3
Looks like a female
Ectophasia to me :)
Posted by Zeegers on 26-09-2008 19:11
#4
Right. Female or gynandromorphic male
Theo
Posted by Vinz on 29-09-2008 18:31
#5
I suppose females can not be determined with pictures ?
Posted by Zeegers on 30-09-2008 18:56
#6
correct. It is either crassipennis or oblonga, need to see the ovipositor.
Theo
Posted by Vinz on 01-10-2008 06:19
#7
Thank you !