Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Psychodidae For ID., please.

Posted by Maherjos on 05-02-2012 19:24
#1

Photograph taken on February 01, 2012, in the wetlands of the Suárez Pond, Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Approximate size, 4 mm
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Appreciate your cooperation for identification.
Best regards.

Posted by Maherjos on 05-02-2012 19:25
#2

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Posted by Gunnar M Kvifte on 07-02-2012 16:46
#3

Very good pictures! Unfortunately, identification is not possible without a specimen.

Posted by Maherjos on 08-02-2012 13:39
#4

Gunnar M Kvifte wrote:
Very good pictures! Unfortunately, identification is not possible without a specimen.


Much obliged.

I'll remember for other possible matches.
With the insect in its power, would you know to identify it.?
Would be enough enlarged details of some parts of the insect, to proceed with your ID?.

Best regards.

Posted by Gunnar M Kvifte on 09-02-2012 15:44
#5

Some species can be identified from good pictures, but usually I need to make microscope slides of the actual specimen to provide reliable IDs.

Posted by Gunnar M Kvifte on 09-02-2012 15:48
#6

Some species can be identified from good pictures, but usually I need to make microscope slides of the actual specimen to provide reliable IDs. If you have the specimen, you can send it to me (in 75% alcohol) and I'll see what I can do. The species on these pictures looks like an interesting one...
Notice that for most genera, only males can be identified - they are easily recognised on the presence of several pairs of appendages on the tip of the abdomen.

Edited by Gunnar M Kvifte on 09-02-2012 15:49