Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Paracraspedothrix sp.?

Posted by Zeegers on 17-02-2010 08:36
#5

It is always good to critically review suggestions, especially since mine was only a first impression.

The point of the pale bands bothered me slightly, but I think the light is very insufficient to really be able to judge it. Your other points are a minor concern, in my opinion.

As second glance, I still think it might be Paracras...
Arguments pro

It is a male (given the size of antenna) with broad vertex. Rather unusual

The arista is thickened on basal half or more.

The wing and bristles on scutellum suggest Blondeliini.

Still, it is only a second guess and no ID

Theo