Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Metopia collected
Posted by Lavendel on 19-08-2023 09:19
#1
Is ID'-ing of this Metopia possible?
Specimen was collected 2023-07-22 In the Dunes in the Netherlands
Edited by Lavendel on 19-08-2023 09:20
Posted by Lavendel on 19-08-2023 09:21
#2
an other view
Posted by Lavendel on 19-08-2023 09:21
#3
Front
Posted by Zeegers on 20-08-2023 08:21
#4
Hi Sandra
We would beed to see
* close up of front tarsus
* head dorsally
Thanks
Theo
Posted by Lavendel on 20-08-2023 09:55
#5
close up of front tarsus. I could take better pictures if needed
Edited by Lavendel on 20-08-2023 09:55
Posted by Lavendel on 20-08-2023 09:56
#6
head dorsally
Posted by Lavendel on 20-08-2023 09:57
#7
head dorsally close up
Posted by Lavendel on 07-07-2024 05:01
#8
Could this also be Metopia tshernovae?
Kind regards,
Sandra
Posted by eklans on 07-07-2024 09:26
#9
Hi Sandra, I'm afraid that my ID
M. tshernovae was not correct. Do you have a better view of the mid tibia of the specimen here? If there's a strong anteroventral bristle, it's
M. campestris. This bristle could be present in your first specimen, too. Sorry for the confusion, I've overlooked it in Pape's key.
Posted by Lavendel on 07-07-2024 10:50
#10
Hi Eric,
Many thanks for your help.
Sadly I don't have pictures yet of the mid tibia. I'll make them and will reply on this post.
Greetings,
Sandra
Posted by Zeegers on 08-07-2024 07:10
#11
Little doubt this is argyrocephala. Since it was collected, we can check genitalia, in due time
Theo
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