Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tanyptera

Posted by conopid on 24-05-2009 20:47
#1

Hi,
I have a specimen of Tanyptera, but no key or descriptions of species. Can anyone advise how to separate the two species T atrata and T nigricornis?

Posted by phil withers on 24-05-2009 23:40
#2

(and I quote): Coxae and trochanters black; antennae black; male abd. tergites 2 + 3 reddish with continuous black median line = nigricornis. Otherwise it's atrata (obviously).

Posted by conopid on 25-05-2009 22:43
#3

Thanks Phil