Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Scathophagidae > Norellisoma lituratum [PB]

Posted by Stephen R on 01-12-2009 16:09
#1
This is from May, Lancashire UK, probably about 7mm. Could it be a Norellisoma? I think I see a second row of bristles on t1, and there are quite a few dcs. Why is the back end so dark? Is it just shadow?
Edited by Stephen R on 01-12-2009 19:37

Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-12-2009 16:41
#2
Norellisoma lituratum (or, according to some, Norellia (Norellisoma) liturata).

Posted by Stephen R on 01-12-2009 19:36
#3
Thanks Paul. Is it a female? From the name (lituratum) I guess that the blurry-edged spot on the front femur is diagnostic; is this right?
Edited by Stephen R on 01-12-2009 20:32