Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phoridae -> Phalacrotophora berolinensis or delageae

Posted by Haleun on 28-05-2024 21:33
#1

Hello,
this Phoridae sat on the bark of our walnut tree in Hannover, Germany on 27 May waving its wings - 30 cm above ground. Can it be determined?

Thank you in advance,
Hans

Edited by Haleun on 30-05-2024 12:37

Posted by Haleun on 28-05-2024 21:37
#2

picture #2: showing bristles on scutellum

Edited by Haleun on 28-05-2024 21:45

Posted by Haleun on 28-05-2024 21:43
#3

picture #3: hairs on last abdominal segment

Posted by Haleun on 28-05-2024 21:44
#4

picture #4: hind metatarsi

Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-05-2024 08:37
#5

P. berolinensis or delageae. A view of the extended ovipositor needed for full ID.

Posted by Haleun on 30-05-2024 12:39
#6

Dear Paul,
thank you very much indeed!

Cheers, Hans