Posted by Auratus on 05-02-2026 20:12
#1
This sciomyzid was found alongside a river in Mongolia. It seems to me it is close to Euthycera. Is it possible to name it?
Thanks in advance
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 05-02-2026 21:06
#5
I'd say it is rather exotic Sciomyzidae:
Chasmacryptum seriatimpunctatum.
It is male, so check sternites 4 and 5, they have to be covered with short black spinulose setae.
Posted by Auratus on 05-02-2026 22:30
#6
Thanks Nikita,
Picture 4 shows the black setae on sternite 5. The setae on sternite 4 are not so abundant and strong