Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Leucophora (Anthomyiidae)?
Posted by Rui Andrade on 04-03-2009 14:24
#1
Is it possible to say more than Leucophora sp.?
location: Barcelos, Portugal
date: 03/03/2009
Posted by Michael Ackland on 09-03-2009 19:09
#2
Sorry, it is not possible to give you a species det. I have checked it wiith every European species, and can only say that the head is rather similar to personata Collin. This species has a few hairs on the notopleuron in addition to the two strong setae. I think I may be able to see these, but this may be imagination! Leucophora species depend on a lot of small bristle characters as well as examination of the male genitalia. That's why it is difficult to name them from photos.
Posted by Rui Andrade on 11-03-2009 00:54
#3
Thank you for your help Michael.
Posted by Rui Andrade on 11-03-2009 01:19
#4
Maybe this photo helps:
Posted by Michael Ackland on 11-03-2009 22:46
#5
Good to see these enlargements. Looks as if it is personata
Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-03-2009 00:57
#6
Thank you Michael! Do you think that I can submit it to the gallery as Leucophora cf. personata?
Posted by Michael Ackland on 16-03-2009 11:36
#7
Yes