Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Conopidae > Myopinae > Thecophora sp. > group atra

Posted by Maherjos on 20-05-2012 19:32
#1

Photograph taken on May 20, 2012, in the wetlands of the Suárez Pond, Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Apparent size with wings, about 5 mm

Best regards!

Edited by Maherjos on 21-05-2012 02:09

Posted by John Carr on 20-05-2012 19:39
#2

Myopinae?

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 20-05-2012 19:49
#3

Thecophora sp.

Posted by Maherjos on 20-05-2012 20:10
#4

John Carr wrote:
Myopinae?


jorgemotalmeida wrote:
Thecophora sp.


I appreciate your help.
But as I have no idea, I edit the title with your suggestions, so do we say other experts.

Best regards.

Posted by rvanderweele on 20-05-2012 20:32
#5

difficult group. This belongs to the T. atra group.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 20-05-2012 21:02
#6

Possible to ID only with the genitalia.

Posted by Maherjos on 20-05-2012 21:26
#7

Pardon my ignorance, :| , but to see if I explain ...

It Myopinae .... ?

It Thecophora atra group .... ?

Posted by rvanderweele on 20-05-2012 21:42
#8

Thecophora is a genus within the subfamily Myopinae. Within the genus there are some groups; one of them is the atra group. They are a real problem to separate.

Posted by Maherjos on 21-05-2012 02:01
#9

rvanderweele wrote:
Thecophora is a genus within the subfamily Myopinae. Within the genus there are some groups; one of them is the atra group. They are a real problem to separate.


Now I fully understand the situation. |t It really is complicated.

Very grateful for your explanation.

Best regards.