Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ischiolepta sp.
Posted by Roger Thomason on 02-08-2010 18:29
#1
Found this on my greenhouse today while scraping off old paint prior to repainting (always take a camera with you). Apart from killing large quantities of flies stuck to the paint..:|, this little one managed to pose long enough for me to get 2 dodgy photographs.
Looks like some kind of
Ischiolepta compared to pics in the Gallery.
I have one on my checklist (FWIW) which is
I.vaporariorum, which seems a hell of a long name for something 2-3mm in length. Is this it, or as usual with these it is sp. only?
Edited by Roger Thomason on 02-08-2010 19:52
Posted by Roger Thomason on 02-08-2010 18:30
#2
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Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-08-2010 19:49
#3
I will try to find out tomorrow.
Posted by Roger Thomason on 02-08-2010 19:51
#4
I await with bated breath....honest. :)
Regards Roger
Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-01-2011 14:19
#5
It is difficult to assess whether there are microtrichia between the wart-like spines on the dorsum or not. Since the surface seems to be shining they may be absent, in which case it should be
I denticulata rather than
vaporariorum (or another species for that matter). Did you collect it?
Posted by Roger Thomason on 06-01-2011 21:08
#6
The fly wasn't collected..too busy balancing paint scrapers, sandpaper and camera and possibly a tin of lager to catch it.
So I can put it as
E.denticulata with what percentage of confidence?
Regards Roger...(Multi-taskers R-Us).
Posted by Paul Beuk on 07-01-2011 09:45
#7
Ay degree you wish as there is hardly anyone who could tell you that you are right or wrong.