Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Gonia vacua? -> yes, probably

Posted by Carnifex on 02-04-2024 22:05
#1
Is the median abdomnial stripe too broad for vacua?
Combining all features, it still seems the most likely option for me, despite the early date (Vienna, 31st March)

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Edited by Carnifex on 03-04-2024 12:43

Posted by Zeegers on 03-04-2024 08:23
#2
Might be a very orange ornata male.

Theo

Posted by Carnifex on 03-04-2024 10:12
#3
Good to know it is a male, I am struggling with the sex determination in Goniids.

Wouldn't the dark stripes on the thorax be too narrow for ornata?

Posted by Zeegers on 03-04-2024 12:37
#4
Very good point !

This observation is new to me, thanks !

Theo