Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophilidae - Phortica semivirgo

Posted by Liliane D on 20-02-2022 12:27
#1

Hello,
In the south of France, on February 19, 2022.
The body is 4 mm long.
Thank you for your help with identification.

Edited by Liliane D on 21-02-2022 19:41

Posted by Liliane D on 20-02-2022 12:28
#2

And

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-02-2022 13:23
#3

Drosophilidae - Phortica semivirgo, I think

Posted by Liliane D on 20-02-2022 14:24
#4

Many thanks Tony,
I read that in France the two species Phortica variegata and semivirgo are confirmed since 1994. But I can't find the criteria that distinguish them! Is it the patterns of the thorax, the wing venation or others?
Is it a female or a male?

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-02-2022 14:41
#5

The continuous pale margin along the hind edge of the eye suggests it's semivirgo. And I can't decide, from what I can see, whether it's male or female.