Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophilidae, Leucophenga maculata from Romania

Posted by cosmln on 17-10-2007 21:45
#1

Hi,

again today (17.october.2007) at light. 3 specimens until now, even if the night is very cold, ~less than 20 insects (at least what i can see).

checking thru the gallery and forum i have come that this is Leucophenga maculata, also after checking with: Okada T (1990a) Leucophenga maculata species group. (Diptera, Drosophilidae) of the Palearctic and Oriental if some one need this paper is available here: www.dgrc.kit.ac.jp/~jdd/class/0705/03070585E.pdf

someone can confirm?

couple of photo (live) and mounted specimen,
cosmln

[EDIT]: title changed

Edited by cosmln on 30-10-2007 20:49

Posted by cosmln on 17-10-2007 21:47
#2

second photo

Posted by cosmln on 17-10-2007 21:48
#3

last one, mounted specimen

Posted by crex on 18-10-2007 06:36
#4

Just wanted to say - good photos Cosmin, and very good drawings on that japanese site.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-10-2007 07:14
#5

Should be L. maculata, but I feel the frons is very whitish (and not the usual yellowish colour).

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 18-10-2007 08:07
#6

this fly like to attack us! :| :o
Here in the shadowy places they are common.