Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Antho.< Delia radicum (M) ID'd by Michael Ackland

Posted by Roger Thomason on 07-07-2009 12:32
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Anything else to be said about this fellow seen in the garden a couple of days ago....Family?

Edited by Roger Thomason on 07-07-2009 19:09

Posted by Roger Thomason on 07-07-2009 12:33
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Posted by Michael Ackland on 07-07-2009 16:28
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Anthomyiidae, Delia radicum L. male. Note the short but dense setulose hairs on hind femur ventrally, which get longer towards base, diagnostic for this species which is a common pest of crucifers

Posted by Roger Thomason on 07-07-2009 19:07
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Thank You Michael
That was unexpected, I'd have been happy to have got a genus name...species....:)

Regards Roger

Edited by Roger Thomason on 07-07-2009 19:07