Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phoridae: Megaselia

Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 21-01-2021 12:42
#1
Hello,
This specimen was observed recently on january at home. For me its appearance is typical of Megaselia genus. But, I am surprised by the enlarged hind femurs. Are you in agreement with me ? Many thanks in advance. Jean-Michel Garel.
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos274/big/Megaselia%20sp.%2025mm%201901.jpg
Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 19/01/2021
Altitude : NR - Taille : 3 mm
Réf. : 274621

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos274/big/1901.jpg
Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 19/01/2021
Altitude : NR - Taille : 3 mm
Réf. : 274622

Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 24-01-2021 08:46
#2
Nobody for this Megaselia ?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 05-02-2021 08:49
#3
Normally Megaselia are not identifiable from pictures but there are a few exceptions. You are lucky, this is one of the exceptions. The smaller pictures show very thick erect setae on the abdomen, characteristic for Megaselia rufipes.

Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 05-02-2021 12:20
#4
All my thanks Paul.
Jean-Michel Garel