Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Scathophagidae.
Posted by Roger Thomason on 30-03-2009 18:54
#1
Two lots photographed at Scatsta Airport last year. Both
S.stercoraria?
Posted by Roger Thomason on 30-03-2009 18:55
#2
Pic 2. Look a bit different.
Edited by Roger Thomason on 30-03-2009 18:56
Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-03-2009 19:10
#3
For what it's worth: I think so.
Posted by Roger Thomason on 31-03-2009 01:28
#4
I thought they were, but just wondered why the males looked so different, plus the male in the second photo is much smaller than the female.
Regards Roger
Posted by Paul Beuk on 31-03-2009 06:56
#5
There is a huge variation in size (mostly determined by food availability to larvae) and the colours may also vary considerably
Posted by Roger Thomason on 31-03-2009 09:37
#6
Thanks for that Paul....there's no shortage of dung in Shetland.(almost named after the stuff)..the place is full of sheep, and there is a herd of 100+ cows in various parks around the Airport so the larvae should be well nourished...(typing this while having breakfast).
Regards Roger
Posted by romunov on 01-04-2009 12:42
#7
Roger Thomason wrote:
(almost named after the stuff)
:D