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 Tephritidae Myopites apicatus ?
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| Oryctes |
Posted on 06-08-2025 08:27
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Member Location: Posts: 81 Joined: 21.08.19 |
 Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 24/07/2025 Altitude : 23 m - Taille : 3 mm Réf. : 362804  Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 24/07/2025 Altitude : NR - Taille : 3 mm Réf. : 362805  Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 24/07/2025 Altitude : NR - Taille : 3 mm Réf. : 362806 Hello, I found this Tephritidae on July 24, 2025, at he edge of a lake in Villeneuve d'Ascq (Nord department in France). The insect was moving on Pulicaria dysenterica. I think this is a male of the species Myopites apicatus. However, I saw that a species M. longirostris existed and as I find that my little insect has a long (and angled) rostrum (profile photo) I have a doubt... Is it really the species Myopites apicatus here ? I have more pictures if needed. Thank you in advance for your opinion. Dominique |
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| Nosferatumyia |
Posted on 06-08-2025 08:56
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Yes, it is. Except the one thing: apicatus soon will be a junior synonym in my revision of the genus. Brilliant pictures, I'd kindly ask you to allow one of them for a cover, with your credits. Edited by Nosferatumyia on 06-08-2025 08:59 Val |
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| Oryctes |
Posted on 06-08-2025 12:32
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Member Location: Posts: 81 Joined: 21.08.19 |
Thank you, Val, for your reply and your opinion on the photos. OK for the "junior synonym" but synonym of what ? I find it hard to believe that a Tephritidae (Myopites longirostris) could have a longer proboscis than the one I photographied, so what differentiates the two species ? Of course and with pleasure you can use one of my photos. PS : I confess that I do not know the exact meaning of the expression "with your credits". Dominique Edited by Oryctes on 06-08-2025 12:35 |
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