Thread subject: Diptera.info :: [Ophiomyia sp male] Agromyzidae ?

Posted by Christine Devillers on 12-03-2010 13:09
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This one was 2 - 3 mm.
30-04-2009,Belgium,on a leaf of Euonymus.

Could it be a male of Melanagromyza or Ophiomyia ?

Edited by Christine Devillers on 12-03-2010 21:28

Posted by Christine Devillers on 12-03-2010 13:10
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pic 2

Posted by Christine Devillers on 12-03-2010 13:10
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pic 3

Posted by mcerny on 12-03-2010 20:06
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Male Ophiomyia sp., in Europe mining on EUONYMUS only Liriomyza strigata.

Milos

Posted by Christine Devillers on 12-03-2010 21:30
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Thanks a lot :)
How do you see the difference between Ophiomyia and Melanagromyza ?

Posted by mcerny on 12-03-2010 22:24
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Difference between Ophiomyia and Melanagromyza

Ophiomyia
uniformly black species, costa ending at vein R4+5 or continuing to M1, antennae normally separated by raised facial keel, male frequently with distinct vibrissal fasciculus.

Melanagromyza
scutum, scutellum or abdomen frequently with some metallic coloration, greenish, bluish or coppery, costa extending strongly to vein M1; antennae not separated by a raised keel; male never with vibrissal fasciculus.

Milos;)

Edited by mcerny on 12-03-2010 22:25

Posted by Christine Devillers on 13-03-2010 23:24
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Thanks Milos :)