Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyiidae?
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 04-12-2008 15:08
#1
Yesterday I found this fly on our terrace at Leerdam, Netherlands. It was 5-6 mm long. Arista are not feathered. Is this Anthomyiidae and could perhaps something more be said about its id?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 04-12-2008 15:09
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pic 2:
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 04-12-2008 15:10
#3
helicopter view:
Posted by Michael Ackland on 04-12-2008 19:31
#4
It is a female anthomyiid, probably perhaps Delia platura or florilega. This is only a guess, both are common pests and likely to be found at this time of the year. Very difficult to identify females of Delia or Botanophila, even with a specimen under the microscope.
Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 05-12-2008 23:05
#5
Thank you very much for your comments on this fly, Michael!