Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae Scatella tenuicosta

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 21-02-2012 21:57
#1

This afternoon I photographed this small 2.5-3 mm Ephydridae ?. I have more photos.

Santo river banks in Saleres (Granada, S Spain)

Thanks and best regards

Edited by Manuel Lopez on 23-02-2012 20:18

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 21-02-2012 22:28
#2

Another lateral view

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 21-02-2012 22:30
#3

From above

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 21-02-2012 22:35
#4

From back

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 22-02-2012 01:06
#5

The last...

Posted by Cranefly on 22-02-2012 18:30
#6

Ephydridae, genus Scatella, Tony Irwin possibly knows the species:) tenuicosta?

Edited by Cranefly on 22-02-2012 18:33

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 22-02-2012 18:34
#7

Thanks ;)

Posted by Tony Irwin on 23-02-2012 13:16
#8

Yes, I'd say this was tenuicosta, as far as I can see from the photos. It has not got typical wing markings, but then it is a very variable species!

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 23-02-2012 13:32
#9

Thanks Tony :)
I have more photos and more detail would be possible.

Edited by Manuel Lopez on 23-02-2012 19:17

Posted by Tony Irwin on 24-02-2012 00:03
#10

Thanks, Manuel, but I would need to examine a specimen to be absolutely sure of the determination.