Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black Tanyptera
Posted by JariF on 17-12-2009 19:16
#1
Hi,
as I don't find picture of
Tanyptera nigricornis, can this one be one ? I got some
Tanyptera atrata but just one of this kind of black male. June 25.2009 Loviisa, Finland.
Jari
Edited by JariF on 17-12-2009 19:17
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 17-12-2009 20:27
#2
what a beast!
Posted by JariF on 18-12-2009 10:56
#4
Yes, thank You. I have the key and that's what makes me wonder... trochanter of this black one is clearly orange :| Maybe it's just some kind of mutant :)
Jari
Posted by Zeegers on 18-12-2009 11:56
#5
In my experience, what is supposed to be T. atrata according to Oosterbroek is extremely variable and I have difficulty to believe it really is only 1 species.
Not being an expert, though.
Theo
Posted by AlexP on 18-12-2009 13:02
#6
Savtchenko also indicates that
T. atrata is variable in coloration. Still yellowish trochanters seem to be stable character separating it from
T.nigricornis.
Edited by AlexP on 18-12-2009 13:02
Posted by xylo on 18-12-2009 13:40
#7
Hi all!
Well, never trust in colors....
Anyway, you have males: is there any difference or congruence with genital figs. 48/49? Is your bright specimen (
other thread) in this respect different?
so long,
xylo
Posted by Jaakko on 18-12-2009 13:52
#8
Jari: Ask Jukka, he'll drop you the name:
http://sites.google.com/site/cranefliesoffinland/
Posted by JariF on 18-12-2009 16:55
#9
I did send Jukka a mail with the pictures yesterday :) So this should be the normal colour for male
atrata and this one should then be the female. June 26.2009 Loviisa, Finland.
Jari