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