Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophilidae --> Drosophila testacea (?)

Posted by johnes81 on 21-08-2018 10:29
#6

Hello Gert,

I think that Paul is on vacation, so you should bump this post when he returns. I have keys but useful features are not visible, such as arista and mesotibia. However, D. testacea is supposed to have distinct presutural acrostichals, which appear to be absent in the photos. Hirtodrosophila is supposed to have interrupted bands on the abdomen but they appear to be uninterrupted. Otherwise, not a bad suggestion. I think that Drosophila are very difficult to id without a great deal of experience and better photos. Paul may be able to suggest a species when he returns.

Also, diptera.info is the best place for dipterists not iNaturalist.