Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyiidae, maybe Delia sp. ♂?

Posted by Marcello on 11-04-2013 11:21
#1

I'm not sure about the genus, but I have identificate some keys:

The fore tibia has 1 apical pv setae, pre-alar setae seem present, the hind tibia has many pv hairs, the hind femur has some av setae (I can't see all them), there's a short dark stripe on the scutum.

Please correct me if I wrong somethings!

Long about 6-7mm

10.04.2013 - Northeast Italy

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Anthomyiidae di Marcello Consolo, su Flickr

I was looking for Delia antiqua and Delia platura

Thanks for the help.

Ciao,
Marcello

Posted by javanerkelens on 11-04-2013 22:26
#2

There seems to be a row of pv setae on the hindtibia (t3)
Delia antiqua does not have such a row of pv on t3.
Delia platura has, but there are more Delia species with a row or rows of av and pv on t3, wich can be very simular on a photo.
The general look of this fly imply indeed a Delia species, but I think you need more sharp photos or species in hand to say maybe more.
The best way is just….photograph and …collect! (in particular for Anthomyiidae)

Johanna

Edited by javanerkelens on 11-04-2013 22:27

Posted by Marcello on 11-04-2013 23:09
#3

I have another shot by back, there I can to count the row and setae on T3: pv 22, av 9-10 and 3 pd + 1 pre-apical (I hope I haven't messed up).

Right now I have in my garden about 20-30 of this subject (all the same), so I'll shot and then collect ;)

Thank you for your help and the info.

Best regards,
Marcello