Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Musicdae ID

Posted by Paul Bowyer on 14-09-2020 15:32
#1

Struggling with this one found on the south Devon coast on 2nd September. Keyed to Helina pertusa but most seem to have orange legs. Wondering if someone could put a name to it. Thanks

Posted by Paul Bowyer on 14-09-2020 15:32
#2

Top view

Posted by Paul Bowyer on 14-09-2020 15:33
#3

abdomen

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 15-09-2020 19:28
#4

Helina is correct.
You have used Fonseca's or Gregor's key?

Posted by Paul Bowyer on 16-09-2020 17:50
#5

Thank you for the Helina confirmation. I was using Genus Helina Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830. After re-keying I think this fly is Helina reversio. Hopefully this fits in with your thinking.