Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Agromyzidae ? --> Lonchaea fraxina M
Posted by bertrandpami on 03-04-2021 14:10
#1
Hi,
Not sure at all ...
In the kitchen
Cuise-La-Motte Northebn France) - 30-03-2021 - 4 mm
Many thanks for help.
Michel
Edited by bertrandpami on 13-04-2021 09:38
Posted by bertrandpami on 03-04-2021 14:11
#2
Lateral view :
Posted by John Carr on 03-04-2021 14:40
#3
Lonchaeidae?
Posted by bertrandpami on 03-04-2021 15:24
#4
Certainly better :).
I have kept it and can send it if anyone is interested.
Michel
Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-04-2021 07:15
#5
I am, but perhaps Iain also is.
Posted by bertrandpami on 06-04-2021 10:06
#6
I have just sent it to Iain.
Many thanks, Paul, and best whishes.
Michel
Edited by bertrandpami on 13-04-2021 08:26
Posted by bertrandpami on 13-04-2021 09:37
#7
Iain's answer :
The specimen was in fact a male Lonchaea fraxina - one of the hairy eyed spring species which is not too common in collections - so it was of some interest especially with that early date of capture - here is the relevant entry in the Lonchaeidae of France paper by Phil Withers and myself. Lonchaea fraxina MacGowan & Rotheray, 2000 – Records: FRANCE: AIN, St. Jean de Thurigneux, Fondation Vérots, 6–13.v.2005, 4–16.iv.2008 and 23.iv–1.v.2013; Joyeux 15–30.iv.2003. DRÔME, Montauban-sur-Ouvèze, 1–17.vii.2001. – Remark : Rearing records for this species are from the decaying cambium of ash and aspen.
Many thanks, Iain, and best whishes.
Michel