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.