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

Posted by eklans on 07-08-2022 15:39
#1

Hi, this quick little fly came to (but not into!) my eyes in an old shed in my garden near Frankenhoehe Nature Park, old deciduous forest, 2022-08-05. I'm not sure about the species - tarsi completely yellow but the white line behind the eye is quite long?

Edited by eklans on 07-08-2022 16:59

Posted by eklans on 07-08-2022 15:40
#2

and a dark dorsal view:

Posted by Jan Maca on 07-08-2022 16:39
#3

I think it is P. variegata, a very dark specimen. In the "odd" specimens it is advisable to make preparation of genitalia in order to be safe.

Posted by eklans on 07-08-2022 16:58
#4

Thank you very much, Jan! It ran over a old, dirty windowpane and I think it was not as dark as it seems in the flash.