Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodida, Argyra sp. cf A. diaphana Male
Posted by Ray Perry on 06-07-2022 07:25
#1
Seen in a dense patch of Urtica dioica near the edge of a densely wooded grove. It stood out as a small white patch on the dark green leaves and I was surprised, on closer examination, to find this fly with what seemed to be a white abdomen (first image). As it moved and the lighting changed the banding on its abdomen appeared (2nd & 3rd image) making me think its abdomen was covered in fine shiny hair.
Small +/- 6-7mm
I visit this place daily but only saw it on 27th June 2022.
Flensburg N.Germany @ 54.760596 N 9.422418 E
Many Thanks in advance
Edited by Ray Perry on 07-07-2022 06:24
Posted by Ray Perry on 06-07-2022 07:27
#2
patterned abdomen
Posted by Ray Perry on 06-07-2022 07:27
#3
patterned abdomen
Posted by eklans on 06-07-2022 08:41
#4
Moin Ray, it's a Dolichopodida, Genus Argyra and the lateral yellow patches should point to A. diaphana, male.
Edited by eklans on 06-07-2022 08:41
Posted by andrewsi on 06-07-2022 16:25
#5
eklans wrote:
Moin Ray, it's a Dolichopodida, Genus Argyra and the lateral yellow patches should point to A. diaphana, male.
The disc of the scutellum looks bare, though...so maybe not diaphana?
Ian
Posted by Ray Perry on 07-07-2022 06:10
#6
Moin Eric, Hello Ian,
Here is a detailed image of the scutellum. What do you think?
Edited by Ray Perry on 07-07-2022 06:50