Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Botanophila sp. ?
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 18-05-2012 19:01
#1
5,3 mm. Maybe Adia sp. (cinerella) male ?
Granada, May 6, 2012.
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Thanks !
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 19-05-2012 00:34
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 18-05-2012 19:02
#2
Another view
Posted by Stephen R on 19-05-2012 00:06
#3
There seems to be a strongish pd apical on t3. Perhaps it's one of the three Botanophila spp. that have this feature.
B. maculipes is ruled out by 4 avs on t3 and leg colour, which would leave
apiciseta and
jacobaeae. Or it could be a different genus altogether :D
Posted by Stephen R on 19-05-2012 00:18
#4
I've just noticed your suggestion of Adia sp.. This is ruled out if I'm right in seeing the strong pd, and in any case it should have only one av on the hind tibia.
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 19-05-2012 00:34
#5
Thanks so much Stephen. This family is a little confusing to my current knowledge without keys. I don't know how to call the thread. What do you think about ? I will upload another image at a glance...
I'm not sure if there is one setae stronger or if it is because the perspective...
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 19-05-2012 00:57
Posted by Stephen R on 19-05-2012 11:24
#6
It's a difficult family even with a key! Often the only real way is to get a male specimen under the microscope. I think your title is fine ;) Someone else may have a better idea.