Posted by cosmln on 09-05-2007 12:07
#1
hi,
the last photos from the series taken at Baile Herculane (Hercules Bath).
small ~-4mm, swarming on
Fomes fomentarius. and a very powerfull smell of fermentation.
i think this are from
Drosophilidae but maybe one more exact ID.
cosmln
EDIT: title changed
Edited by cosmln on 09-05-2007 12:17
Posted by cosmln on 09-05-2007 12:16
#4
Paul Beuk wrote:
Probably D. funebris.
hi Paul,
thanks, i will change the title... maybe someone will come more on this.
in the gallery from what i have seen this specis is not presented.
cosmln
Posted by cosmln on 14-09-2007 20:36
#5
a lot of discussion about drosophilids.
maybe also more about this?
sorry to bring in front an old topic.
cosmln
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 14-09-2007 21:13
#6
cosmin..
usually we can see drosophils hovering on rotten fruit (grapefruits, for example is great to find them). A good cup of wine is excellent to attract them. :) The famous Oporto wine is great to call them. :) And myself too. :)
Mushrooms, bracket fungi, rotting organic matter are great to attract them. Usually I found them in shadowy places.
As you know Drosophilidae has a species that has a BIG importance on genetics. You know which species I'm refering. ;) I recommend for those who loves flies the reading of this book:
Fly: An Experimental Life by Martin Brookes -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fly-Experimental-Life-Martin-Brookes/dp/0297645897/ref=sr_1_2/202-9513541-4592669?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189800490&sr=8-2
it is about some Drosophilidae flies, specially one. ;)
If you like a lot of Drosophilidae flies THE BEST place to see the biodiversity of them is in HAWAII. ;)