Thread subject: Diptera.info :: [Otites guttata] Otites sp
Posted by Arthropa on 28-02-2007 03:01
#1
Hello,
I've recently been proposed this fly could be
Otites guttata (thanks to S. Lebrun, aka Chlorophana ! ;))
Had a glance at the diptera gallery, and indeed it seems plausible, but is it possible to confirm species on this sole picture, or are they other
Otites sp which can make confusion ?
(Rimont (71) - France - April 2003 - size not noted, sorry)
Thanks for your advice !
Edited by Arthropa on 10-03-2007 00:11
Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-02-2007 08:06
#2
With the strong contrast between the lighter and darker parts of the wing it might well be
O. centralis. A more detailed shot might confirm this.
Posted by Arthropa on 28-02-2007 08:44
#3
Thanks, Paul.
I unfortunately don't have better view (was 4 years ago, had no numeric camera then !
) : it will remain
Otites sp.
Posted by John Smit on 28-02-2007 10:20
#4
Hi Martha,
It's certainly not
O. guttata, and I think Paul is right with
O. centralis. I will have a look at my collection to confirm this.
John
Posted by Arthropa on 02-03-2007 23:48
#5
Hi,
I tried to re-scan the negative : quality is (really) not better :(, but size is bigger !
I'm not sure whether it will help...
Let me know ! ;)
Posted by John Smit on 03-03-2007 15:32
#6
Hi Martha,
S. Lebrun was correct and Paul and I were wrong!
It's indeed
O. guttata.
John
Posted by Arthropa on 06-03-2007 16:18
#7
Thanks a lot, John !
What makes the difference ?
Posted by John Smit on 08-03-2007 13:51
#8
Hi Martha,
The wingpattern. It much more pronounced in
O. centralis.
John