Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sapromyza zetterstedti - Lauxaniidae

Posted by hedy2411 on 12-05-2014 20:51
#1

Can this be a Sapromyza zetterstedti ..?
Found today in Zeist, Holland

Edited by hedy2411 on 15-05-2014 10:21

Posted by hedy2411 on 12-05-2014 20:51
#2

...and this one...

Posted by Mark-uk on 12-05-2014 22:44
#3

Looks like Sapromyza zetterstedti.

Better view of back would clinch it. It has all the other features, including large rounded 3rd antennal segment, 4 AC's, and short 1st DC.

Mark

Posted by hedy2411 on 13-05-2014 21:52
#4

Thank you for your reaction Mark!
Can this picture help..?

Posted by Mark-uk on 13-05-2014 23:58
#5

yes!!!

One for the gallery?

Please say you have specimens too?

Mark

Posted by hedy2411 on 15-05-2014 10:24
#6

Hurray! Thank you for your reaction Mark!
After being photographed so patiently it flew away.

Which one is the best to send to the gallery..?

Regards,
Hedy

Posted by Mark-uk on 16-05-2014 23:02
#7

in the 3rd Pic, one can see the Dark patch on the back of the the head, (Occiput), But the spots on the abdomen are not visible. I the 1st photo The rounded 3rd antennal segment are clear, and the spots on the abdomen. On balance, if you only submit one photo the second is the best. But I think you can submit many if needed and you are happy doing so?

I know you only tack photos, buy if any one else reading this post, Sapromyza zetterstedt is rare in museum collections (and my own :)) if there is a chance to collect it please do so.

Mark

Posted by hedy2411 on 16-05-2014 23:07
#8

...so best is to send the first one and the third one to the gallery..?