Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sarcophagidae - Metopia argyrocephala

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 21-09-2007 12:12
#1

Hi


* locality - Silgueiros - Viseu - PORTUGAL
* date - 2007.09.20
* size - 6 mm (medium fly)
* habitat - woodland
* substrate - on Ficus carica leaf


I think this is Metopia argyrocephala. Is it right?

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 21-09-2007 12:13
#2

other..

Posted by Zeegers on 21-09-2007 13:06
#3

or another Metopia, like M. rondaniana.
We can't tell from these pics.


Theo

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 21-09-2007 13:14
#4

so what must we search to have sure? :)

Posted by Zeegers on 21-09-2007 14:18
#5

extreme closeup of male front tarsus

showing some curly hairs -> rondanii
not -> argyrocephala


difficult to see without experience. Especially without reference material.
You can try.


Theo