Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophila laying eggs

Posted by Tony Irwin on 24-07-2006 17:36
#1

I thought this looked like Drosophila immigrans, but would appreciate a second opinion.

Edited by Tony Irwin on 24-07-2006 17:37

Posted by Tony Irwin on 24-07-2006 17:38
#2

It wasn't until I downloaded the photos that I realised I'd captured the act of oviposition. Drosophila eggs, being laid in a liquid substrate, are provided with filaments which clearly help with breathing. The egg can't be seen, but the filament is visible.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-07-2006 19:21
#3

With the faint dark markings at the tips of the longitudinal veins I am confident that it is D. immigrans.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 24-07-2006 22:47
#4

Thanks, Paul. That's good to know.:)

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 25-07-2006 07:34
#5

It is very recognisable to me situation, to find interesting things afterwards, regarding photo at home.