Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyidae - gen. sp.
Posted by Frank Koehler on 27-10-2006 08:18
#1
... and the last case - back to the Alps - 2200m - but I found only lowland beetles there :(
Thanks in advance for any comments on my photo series today
Frank
Italy / Veneto, Podol, Paso di Valporola, 2200m, VII.2006
Edited by Frank Koehler on 31-10-2006 01:54
Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-10-2006 20:52
#2
I feel it's another Anthomyiidae. (Can't say why - just a feeling!)
Posted by Frank Koehler on 27-10-2006 21:39
#3
Ty Toni! I know why: All my alpine photo records belong to Anthomyiidae ;) From the Alps I have allways specimen in ethanol, but I heard, there is no id chance without males ...
Best regards Frank
Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-10-2006 22:06
#4
With most anthomyiid females an expert (not me! :)) can tell what
genus they are in, but for many species the mating couples or reared series are not available yet, so we cannot say which
species the females represent (though there are keys to females in some genera). In time, I am sure we will find good characters for the females too, but for now it is easier to look for males!