Thread subject: Diptera.info :: male Phorid ID please
Posted by Carnifex on 16-03-2019 20:09
#1
Hi,
is it possible to ID this fly based on its genital morphology?
Found in march in a park in Vienna (he was mating, but couldn't catch his partner)
Cheers, Lorin
Edited by Carnifex on 16-03-2019 23:06
Posted by Steve Scholnick on 16-03-2019 21:11
#2
the wing venation looks like that of a phorid
Regards
Steve
Posted by Carnifex on 16-03-2019 23:06
#3
Well, you are of course right. I was too focused on the antenna. Changed the title from Sphaeroc. to Phorid.
Here is the full lateral view
Posted by Steve Scholnick on 17-03-2019 01:22
#4
I agree that the antennae of the two families are very easy to confuse with one another. Fortunately, your dorsal photo shows the wing venation beautifully.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-03-2019 10:28
#5
It is a
Triphleba species
Posted by Carnifex on 18-03-2019 13:37
#6
Thanks, Paul!