Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pegomya bicolor?
Posted by Rui Andrade on 23-05-2019 14:05
#1
Hi,
I think this is a male of Pegomya bicolor. The palpi are yellow, the 3 dorsal preapical setae on hind tibia are equally long and the shape of sternite 5 seems right for this species. Do you agree?
location: Barcelos (Portugal)
date: 21/05/2019
Posted by Rui Andrade on 23-05-2019 14:06
#2
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Posted by Rui Andrade on 23-05-2019 14:06
#3
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Posted by Rui Andrade on 23-05-2019 14:07
#4
tip of hind tibia
Posted by Rui Andrade on 23-05-2019 14:08
#5
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Posted by johnes81 on 23-05-2019 15:01
#6
seems to be but genitalia is better for Pegomya:
https://diptera.i...d_id=84350
my photos of genitalia are included in my post.
Posted by Rui Andrade on 23-05-2019 18:25
#7
Thank you. I'm unable to make preparations of the genitalia and photos as good as yours, so I was hoping someone could confirm the identification with just these photos, but I understand the difficulty!
Posted by johnes81 on 23-05-2019 19:19
#8
I understand your point-of-view. I only have P. bicolor, so i lack the experience to judge this species without genitalia. I don't know if P. bicolor can be confused with any other Pegomya or not. Maybe Johanna will visit and post an opinion.
it certainly looks like Pegomya bicolor but wait for an expert.
I hope that you have a pleasant day.
Posted by John Carr on 23-05-2019 23:35
#9
Among the North American species
Pegomya bicolor is the best match. I don't think there are any close relatives in Europe.
Posted by Rui Andrade on 24-05-2019 21:05
#10
Thank you very much John for your help. I think it is safe to label it P. bicolor.