Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophila from East-Belgium - ID needed
Posted by Pumpkinshark on 10-01-2024 19:28
#1
Was found indoors, dead, and I put it ethyl alcohol. I have the sample with me so more pictures can be taken if necessary.
Thanks in advance!
Date: 2024/01/05
Edited by Pumpkinshark on 10-01-2024 19:29
Posted by Jan Maca on 11-01-2024 17:26
#2
Could you try to give more information on the coloration of abdominal tergites (wiew from above and from the side/below)?
Posted by Pumpkinshark on 11-01-2024 23:02
#3
I've taken some more pictures, this time with better lighting.
The drawing is from the underside as I couldn't take a good picture of it
Edited by Pumpkinshark on 11-01-2024 23:08
Posted by Jan Maca on 12-01-2024 07:49
#4
Now it is clear: a female of the famous D. melanogaster.
Posted by Carnifex on 12-01-2024 10:36
#5
how can
suzukii and
simulans be excluded?
Posted by Jan Maca on 12-01-2024 16:42
#6
The first (dark) pictures show wide cheeks, so not D. simulans. As concerns suzukii, I admit it is not quite excluded, though I think its oviscapt should be better visible in this case. Another chance for Pumpkinshark - to take picture(s) of abdominal end?
Posted by Pumpkinshark on 13-01-2024 20:46
#7
For reference: The magnification is x35
Edited by Pumpkinshark on 13-01-2024 20:47
Posted by Jan Maca on 14-01-2024 09:24
#8
Now I must tell ithe last word: t is D. suzukii.
Posted by Pumpkinshark on 14-01-2024 13:20
#9
Perfect! Thankyou for all the effort :-)