Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyia illocata?
Posted by thomas@HK on 03-05-2005 11:51
#1
is it an anthomyia illocata? as its vein 6 is not reaching the wing-margin!
Posted by thomas@HK on 03-05-2005 11:52
#2
another picture...
Posted by thomas@HK on 03-05-2005 11:55
#3
one more...;)
Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-05-2005 12:28
#4
The apical section of the anal vein (vein 6) is sometimes very weak, so be warned. Can you provide a detail of the base of the wing?
Posted by thomas@HK on 03-05-2005 13:04
#5
the vein 6 is really weak if it does exist!;)
Edited by thomas@HK on 03-05-2005 13:08
Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-05-2005 14:01
#6
The picture is indeed not clear enough. If thevein is present, even as a fold, you should be able to see it under changing light direction.
Posted by thomas@HK on 04-05-2005 11:30
#7
thanks for your opinion!!:D
Posted by Michael Ackland on 13-03-2008 12:52
#8
It is Anthomyia illocata Walk. Note narrow postsutural black band and grey dusted occiput. The other similar species found in Hong Kong is A. plumiseta Stein, which has a black occiput.
See my paper on Oriental Anthomyia species, 1987, Insect matsumurana, 36:39-60
Posted by Xespok on 13-03-2008 17:24
#9
This image from Japan also shows this species if I am not mistaken.