Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae: Hecamede albicans? maritima?

Posted by Jorge on 25-09-2012 20:36
#1

I have doubts between these two species. Any idea?
Caught 24/09/2012 on the beach, near Barcelona, Catalonia.

Edited by Jorge on 25-09-2012 20:39

Posted by Jorge on 25-09-2012 20:46
#2

2/2

Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-09-2012 23:45
#3

I think this is Hecamede albicans. To my knowledge, H.maritima has not been found in Europe yet. If you still have the specimen, look under the base of the basal segment of the front tarsus. If it has 2 or 3 black setae, it is albicans. If it hasn't, please send me the specimen!