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

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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
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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

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Edited by Pumpkinshark on 11-01-2024 23:08

Posted by Jan Maca on 12-01-2024 07:49
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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
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For reference: The magnification is x35

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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 :-)