Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 20-06-2006 23:41
#1
Moscow, park, 5mm, 20 june.
Bad photo, for learning only.
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 20-06-2006 23:43
#2
On collected fly Fannia's S-curved A vein is visible, correct?
Posted by Robert Nash on 21-06-2006 15:18
#3
All the right Jizz (see Glossary) for
Fannia and dorsoventrally flattened abdomen (dorsum etc. also Glossary) -compare abdomen with the conical abdomen of Thricops (Gallery Muscidae) Anal vein correct; hemispherical head ; and so I think I can see exactly dorsal bristle on below middle ie in apical (distal) half of hind tibia. The small size, glossy black body/legs with nothing special about the middle tibia
(it is a male I think please confirm) (mid tibiae are bristle ornamented and odd shapes in some species point to
serena (Fallen, 1825) A common species but don't let this influence you when using the key or we will never find rare flies) Don't hold me to it but 80% sure
Fannia serena. Heavy pin by the way:( and possibly too central) see mounting link Glossary :D:D Minuten pin to left or right side Don't be cross You should see some of my photos Robert
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 21-06-2006 15:43
#4
Thank you Robert, tonight I'll try the key with this fly.