Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Beris species?
Posted by Sandy on 18-01-2011 23:23
#1
Hi
Is this fly a soldierfly of the genus Beris and if so which species?
Sandy
Posted by Jason G on 19-01-2011 01:01
#2
Yes,
Beris - I believe the posterior spines are a feature of the Genus. Now, over to someone else...
Posted by rvanderweele on 19-01-2011 01:06
#3
For sure it is a Beris, a vallata or clavipes, but I am too lazy now to go out of bed and check which one. If nobody will let you which species, I will see tomorrow evening
Posted by Sandy on 19-01-2011 07:45
#4
Thanks guys!
I checked those two species' maps at the NBN Gateway and found records of vallata in my area (near Edinburgh, Scotland). The nearest records for clavipes seem to be further south around the Solway. This doesn't discount clavipes though of course.
How are the two species told apart?
Posted by Stephen R on 19-01-2011 11:39
#5
B. vallata because the black on the tibia extends beyond the tip.