Thread subject: Diptera.info :: which Family --> "Otites jucunda" (Ulidiidae)

Posted by pat_der2003 on 24-05-2009 20:46
#1

today, a few minutes ago, on my window, in front of the Seine River, near Paris, France.

1 cm long.

Edited by pat_der2003 on 25-05-2009 18:38

Posted by Tony Irwin on 24-05-2009 21:01
#2

Otites formosa (Ulidiidae)

Posted by pat_der2003 on 24-05-2009 22:16
#3

Many thanks Tony !! :)

a nice fly !

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 24-05-2009 22:51
#4

Otites jucunda R.-D. is the temporary working name (junior synonym used until the whole complex of species is revisited and entirely revised by Elena Kameneva). O. formosa is a different species occurring in Germany (except in Wuerttemberg, where also jucunda occurs) and eastwards; that name, in fact, is also unavailabe,.. :o

Edited by Nosferatumyia on 24-05-2009 22:53

Posted by pat_der2003 on 25-05-2009 18:44
#5

Thanks a lot Valery for your ID and the information about taxonomic revision in process !! :)

so one's waiting and expecting for new names and its consequences !

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 25-05-2009 20:49
#6

We'd greatly appreciate keeping this species in 96% alcohool in the refrigerator freezing chamber, if possible: there is a need to have a genetically marked type specimen from France for DNA sequence, as this species is the type species of the whole genus Otites.

Posted by pat_der2003 on 25-05-2009 22:42
#7

i am deeply sorry but i do not collect flies or other animals ... i just "shot" them !! ;)

i hope that your "call" will be heard by the numerous diptera amateurs of this great forum !!