Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Cyrtopogon alleni

Posted by Tony T on 28-08-2008 15:43
#1

27viii08, NB, Canada' Length: 15mm
70 spp. in North America, 1st one I have seen with white spots

Edited by Tony T on 29-08-2008 23:47

Posted by Eric Fisher on 28-08-2008 19:50
#2

Tony,

This pretty Cyrtopogon female must be C. alleni, one of the rarer species of several Cyrtopogon which are restricted to extreme eastern N. America. Although I haven't actually seen representatives of this sp. in collections, I am familiar with most of the remaining American Cyrtopogon, and I have arrived at this ID by eliminating the alternatives. Excellent find & photo (as always!).

Regards, Eric

Posted by Tony T on 29-08-2008 00:49
#3

Thanks Dr. Fisher, never ever expected to get an ID to species. Now to find a male!