Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Field practice Anthomyiidae (Delia or Phorbia?)

Posted by smol on 23-10-2023 16:39
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Netherlands, 2023-10-22

I am aware how difficult Anthomyiidae species are to identify, but I was at least hoping to get some feedback on the charistics I have listed, or that I have made some mistakes on the way.

Antennae: bare to short
Mid tibia: 2 av, 1 pd
Back tibia: 4 stronger and 3 weaker setae pd
Back of head: somewhat bare
Mouth part: not shining black
Prealar: Unsure about the supra-alar vs prealar, but believe there is a strong prealar
Scutellum beneath hairs: seemingly bare, but might be hard to say from these pictures.

I believe either Delia or Phorbia?

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Edited by smol on 24-10-2023 10:38