Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Microtendipes pedellus 1 - id by Tony Irwin
Posted by johnes81 on 06-06-2018 16:07
#1
Berlin - June 2018
I found this today around the garbage area of my apartment building. Very nice looking specimen.
is it possible to get a genus? I intend to examine the specimen when i have free time to do so.
I have a similar specimen but the abdomen is a different color. I will make a separate post because it could be a different species...
Thank you for your time.
Edited by johnes81 on 07-06-2018 09:29
Posted by Tony Irwin on 06-06-2018 21:06
#2
recently emerged
Microtendipes pedellus
Posted by johnes81 on 07-06-2018 09:28
#3
Thank you, Tony. I must admit that i thought the other specimen was the newly emerged. I guess that i am used to spiders. Young spiders can be quite pale or transparent when they shed their skin. I am happy that you corrected me here. Very nice to know :)
Posted by Tony Irwin on 07-06-2018 11:24
#4
The red colour of this individual is from the haemoglobin, inherited from the larva. It will disappear over a short time, the melanin areas will darken, and mature colour will be achieved.
Posted by johnes81 on 15-06-2018 17:14
#5
I have dissected the terminalia for a better view. Hopefully the genitalia confirms without doubt.
Posted by johnes81 on 15-06-2018 17:14
#6
refocused to show a middle piece
Posted by Tony Irwin on 15-06-2018 20:46
#7
I'd say that was a good match for
pedellus
Posted by johnes81 on 15-06-2018 23:18
#8
Thank you, Tony. I have no material to compare, so i depend upon your expertise. I appreciate you very much. I hope that you have a pleasant night :)