Posted by Isidro on 28-07-2008 13:07
#1
Although mediterranean robberfly threads usually never have an answer, sometimes someone receive some answer and for this reason I try it again.
This pretty-faced robberfly was found yesterday at Pe?aflor, Zaragoza, NE Spain, at 300 meters, continental-mediterranen climate, in a salty dried marsh covered completely with Suaeda vera and Brachypodium retusum with patches of Phragmites and Tamarix. The fly sizes about 12 mm.
Thanks,
Regards
Posted by Eric Fisher on 28-07-2008 16:49
#2
Hi Isidro.
This cute fly is Glyphotriclis ornatus. Thank you for the nice description of the fly's habitat.
Regards, Eric
Posted by Isidro on 28-07-2008 23:36
#3
Wow!!!! to SPECIES level and in the same day!!!! Many, many, many thanks!
This species is exclusive of these salty habitats?
Thanks again,
Isidro
Posted by Eric Fisher on 30-07-2008 18:41
#4
Hi Isidro,
It is possible that Glyphotriclis ornatus is specific to this habitat - I'm not sure. Many 'Laphystiini' (the group this genus belongs to) prefer such habitats (fine, alkaline/ silty soil with salt-tolerant vegetation). It is good to learn that this fly was found in such a habitat.
Regards, Eric