Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 26-08-2006 21:00
#1
Moscow region, 26 aug.
Meeting of this two Geomyza hadn't a copula as result, which isn't at all their usual habite.
Is it because they belong to different species?
Posted by Jan Willem on 27-08-2006 12:56
#2
Please add the picture!:)
Jan Willem
Edited by Jan Willem on 27-08-2006 12:56
Posted by Jan Willem on 27-08-2006 17:37
#4
Hi Nikita,
Both specimens belong to the "
combinata group", which means that to get a positive identification, you need to study the genitalia. If I have to guess the identity of both specimens I would say that the first one is a female of
Geomyza balachowskyi. The second one is a bit difficult to judge, it could also be a female (which would be one of the reasons there was no copulation :D. Again if I would have to guess, I would say it is probably a specimen of
Geomyza hackmani. So, yes, I think the two specimens belong to different species, but it is difficult to give a positive identification after a picture.
Jan Willem
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 27-08-2006 18:49
#5
So, yes, I think the two specimens belong to different species, but it is difficult to give a positive identification after a picture.
Thank you Jan.
I forgot to write that second fly is 1,5 less, as it is visible on images.