Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Shore fly?
Posted by robert on 14-06-2013 13:23
#1
Hello guys :),
I would like to identify this species. Found in NE England, lay eggs in decomposing seaweed and it occurs in numbers. Size about 6-7mm.
I would be grateful with the genus level. Many thanks,
Robert
Edited by robert on 14-06-2013 17:46
Posted by Tony Irwin on 14-06-2013 20:21
#2
Limosininae (Sphaeroceridae)
Edited by Tony Irwin on 14-06-2013 20:26
Posted by robert on 14-06-2013 21:35
#3
Great! Many thanks Tony! |t
I was not in the right track to be honest with you...
Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-06-2013 21:15
#4
Any chance of sending it to me?
Posted by robert on 21-06-2013 22:52
#5
Yes, I guess I could send you few... But I need instructions as I have never done it before!
Posted by Paul Beuk on 23-06-2013 11:13
#6
If it is dry and you are sending it in an evelope, make certain it cannot be squashed (use something hollow but not too big) and use something to prevent it from bumping around (do not uuse cottonwool for dry specimens as they get stuck in it; beter use some kitchen paper or toilet paper). In (small) parcels you need to add some shock absorbants (even crumpled paper can do).
Address: see
http://www.dipter...page_id=32
Edited by Paul Beuk on 23-06-2013 11:13
Posted by robert on 23-06-2013 12:58
#7
What do you think if I put them into a 1.5ml eppendorf with 70% ethanol? Would it be ok?
Edited by robert on 23-06-2013 12:59
Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-06-2013 09:51
#8
Sure, but make certain it is well filled (no or very little air) and cannot be suqashed during transport. I have received several blotched envolopes over the years where eppendorfs did not survive the stamps...