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Anthomyiidae? -> Hydrophoria cf. lancifer
Michael Becker
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Posted on 25-07-2008 06:14
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Hello,

is the family Anthomyiidae correct here? Can perhaps something be said about the genus?

(size about 9mm, photo taken in germany, beginning of june)

Thanks,
Michael
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Michael Ackland
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It is Anthomyiidae. I would think it is probably Hydrophoria lancifer Harris although I can''t see clearly the diagnostic characters which are: arista plumose, lower squamae rather projecting, legs mainly black but tibiae slightly yellowish or orange, wings brownish (and of course the genitalia). It is a common fly and has appeared in the Forum several times. There is a closely related species called diabata which differs in the male genitalia, this is uncommon. There are about 8 Palaearctiic species.
 
Michael Becker
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Thank you for your answer. Hydrophoria would have been my guess too, but unfortunately I am often totally wrong. So I always ask.

I never read the characteristics of the species so clearly. This is very helpful.
Thanks,
Michael
 
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