Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Familia Muscidae - two flies..

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 07-06-2006 20:43
#1

static.flickr.com/74/162541395_e7eb76c63c_b_d.jpg - Musca ?

What ARE the black dots? This fly was on leaf of Solanum tuberosum.


static.flickr.com/60/162541394_0ee9dfc5e5_b_d.jpg - Musca ? with green eyes...

Very nice fly...

Species ID, please. And once again, thank you.

Posted by Kahis on 07-06-2006 21:27
#2

1 = Thereva sp. (Therevidae). The shining calli [another term missing from the glossary paul :p] on the head are typical for females of this genus. In most species they form a continous band. I don't know all central/southern European species but it may be possible to find a species name. Where was this pohto taken?

2 = Tephritis sp. (Tephritidae). Again, perhaps a expert can say more, we'll see.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 07-06-2006 21:46
#3

Kahis wrote:
1 = Thereva sp. (Therevidae). The shining calli [another term missing from the glossary paul :p] on the head are typical for females of this genus. In most species they form a continous band. I don't know all central/southern European species but it may be possible to find a species name. Where was this pohto taken?

2 = Tephritis sp. (Tephritidae). Again, perhaps a expert can say more, we'll see.


The Thereva was taken in Valega - PORTUGAL - 35 km south of Oporto. The Tephritis too... They was taken both today. (in afternoon... about 7 p.m.)
All photos I showed before were taken here in Portugal - Southern Europe.

I'm waiting for more opinions. Thank you for advance.

That shinning calli... which are their role on fly?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 08-06-2006 08:13
#4

Kahis wrote:
The shining calli [another term missing from the glossary paul :p]

LoL, do you think I can add, say, one thousand terms in a few weeks.

:) Before you start complaining: If you want you can submit terms of your own. :p

So if you think something is missing, maybe you should be the one to add it. B)

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 08-06-2006 11:08
#5

Kahis wrote:
1 = Thereva sp. (Therevidae). The shining calli [another term missing from the glossary paul :p] on the head are typical for females of this genus. In most species they form a continous band. I don't know all central/southern European species but it may be possible to find a species name. Where was this pohto taken?

2 = Tephritis sp. (Tephritidae). Again, perhaps a expert can say more, we'll see.



Who is the expert in Tephritidae and Therevidae so he/she could help to identify specie..? Thank you once again!

This a great group! If you are concerned about genus of spiders I can give a help. (to the species I dont have yet stereomicroscope).