Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lejogaster metallina and Riponnensia splendens
Posted by tim worfolk on 10-06-2009 08:10
#1
I'm fairly sure these are
L.metallina but would appreciate confirmation as
tarsata is also a possibility at this site.
4 different individuals. Late May - early June. Devon, England. Wet Meadow.
Tim
Edited by tim worfolk on 27-03-2010 09:45
Posted by tim worfolk on 10-06-2009 08:11
#2
another
Posted by tim worfolk on 10-06-2009 08:12
#3
and another
Posted by tim worfolk on 10-06-2009 08:12
#4
and finally
Posted by caliprobola on 11-06-2009 12:39
#5
Hi
makes me think more of Riponnensia splendens
Posted by conopid on 11-06-2009 13:12
#6
Yes, I agree it is R splendens - look at that broad white band of dusting on the face. This is a good character for defining the species.
R. splendens seems to be the commonest of the shiny metallic looking Chrysogastrini in the UK.
Posted by tim worfolk on 11-06-2009 14:42
#7
Many thanks to both of you. Always happy to be corrected, especially if I can learn something from it. I'll have to be more careful in future.
Tim
Posted by caliprobola on 11-06-2009 18:14
#8
Also the 2 stripes of white dusting on the thorax give a clue.
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 19-12-2009 22:43
#9
Let it be noted that the first picture shows a female Lejogaster metallina....
Greetings
Posted by Andre on 20-12-2009 23:59
#10
Listen to Gerard!
Posted by tim worfolk on 23-02-2010 11:37
#11
Many thanks Gerard and my apologies for not noticing your reply sooner - I really should pay more attention. Thanks also to Roger for pointing this out to me.
Tim
Edited by tim worfolk on 23-02-2010 11:38