Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phoridae
Posted by Jan Willem on 14-04-2019 17:05
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The Netherlands, Tilburg, 'De Kaaistoep', pitfall trap, 21-28.iii.2019
I have very little experience with Phoridae. Any help is appreciated.
Habitus:
Posted by Jan Willem on 14-04-2019 17:06
#2
Genitalia:
Posted by Jan Willem on 14-04-2019 17:06
#3
Hind tibia:
Posted by Jan Willem on 14-04-2019 17:06
#4
Head:
Posted by Paul Beuk on 15-04-2019 20:44
#5
Megaselia sp.
Posted by Jan Willem on 15-04-2019 21:20
#6
Thank you Paul. I understand that Megaselia is hard to identify but I'll give it a try. Of course it's not possible after the rather low quality picture of the genitalia.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 16-04-2019 07:55
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Even with a high quality picture I would be hesitant. ;) Most species in Disney's key(s) are illustrated in left view (some both) and from dissected genitalia on microscope slide. I feel that in some species that may have influenced the way the genitalia are shown (some distortion because of pressure of the cover glass). And keep in mind: There are many additions to Disney's British key and 'continental species' that will not be included anyway.
This specimen looks similar to numerous specimens I have from the ENCI Malaise trap and that I have not yet identified (and probably will not do myself either).