Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhadiurgus?

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 20-08-2010 23:51
#3

Hello Danny,

I'm trying to gain experience in the more subtle diffrences between species and yes the quality isn't too good of the picture. I really appreciate your opinion and will accept any verdict!

I can't see an extension of sternite 8 that is why i excluded T. atricapillus. The more hooked shape and the fact that the background is clearly visible through the upper clasper- (epandrium), so it is thin and made me wonder.

I cant find any picture of a Tolemerus where you get such a clear look through. The only 2 other species with a similar thin epandrium i've got experience with are Philonicus albiceps (obviously not this creature) and Rhadiurgus and that's why i asked.

I got several collected males of M. atricapillus and even in a dried state it is hard to look through + they all have the extension on sternite 8.

Am i seeing ghosts in a vague picture? :S probably, but i've got to learn! Again i really value your opinion Danny.

PS Danny, could you have a look at this picture as well?;)
http://waarnemingen.be/waarneming/view/43636978?_popup=1