Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Leucophora

Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 29-03-2026 11:08
#1
Hi,
Anthomyiidae observed yesterday at home (near the town of Sens, Yonne department, France). This male of Leucophora is it a L. obtusa ? All my thanks for a reply.
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos371/big/Delia%20albula280326.jpg
Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 28/03/2026
Altitude : 165 m - Taille : 9 environ
Réf. : 371743

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos371/big/D.%20albula%209%20280326.jpg
Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 28/03/2026
Altitude : 165 m - Taille : 9 environ
Réf. : 371744
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos371/big/Leucophora%20obtusa%20M%20280326.jpg
Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 28/03/2026
Altitude : 166 m - Taille : 9 environ
Réf. : 371746

Posted by eklans on 30-03-2026 16:14
#2
I think L. obtusa is correct. Your 2nd image shows the "lower margin of gena with several rows of upwardly directed setae" as well as the "lateral margins of scutellum with several rows of setulae" (Ackland, Bentley, Brighton (2017): The British Anthomyiidae)

Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 30-03-2026 20:03
#3
All my thanks Eric for your expertise.
Best regards, Jean-Michel Garel.