Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhagio strigosus?

Posted by Tony Irwin on 02-08-2006 09:06
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The more dorsal view shows that the wings are not so broad, so I agree with Paul that latipennis is unlikely. However, I understand that the thoracic colour of the male strigosus can be grey sometimes, so I'm not certain that this is scolopaceus. There is a difference in the antennal shape, with scolopaceus having a pointed ventral projection, but I cannot tell from the photos exactly what shape they are. If you can get a detailed close-up lateral shot of the head, we may be able to be sure!
Don't worry too much about flight times or size - as Paul says, scolopaceus can fly much later than some books suggest, and small individuals do occur - depending on conditions during development.