Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Very big Drosophilid ??
Posted by Gordon on 20-10-2008 08:33
#1
This keys out as a drosophild, but as the book doesn't mention fuscate wings and as it is right on the upper size limit, I would have said 6mm I have posted it here. Wetland Kerkini: Greece. May 25 to June 1st, 1485 ms
Posted by Gordon on 20-10-2008 08:37
#2
The 2 character states I consider I have made a mistake in are 1) the Dorsal Pre-apical bristle on the femur, because of the way the legs are folded and there are bristles all over the place, and 2) the vibrissae, in this photo I have indicated the bristles I have assumed are the vibrissae but I would be grateful for conformation, or if necessary correction.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 20-10-2008 08:38
#3
Yes, Drosophilidae, this is
Stegana.
Posted by Xespok on 20-10-2008 08:39
#4
Could be Stegana of Drosophilidae. Silmilar hunch-winged species occur in Lauxaniidae.
Posted by Gordon on 20-10-2008 08:54
#5
Thanks to you both. I think Paul is probably correct, there are two costal wing breaks, not obvious in the photo, so Lauxaniidae is not likely.