Posted by Cecile on 06-10-2006 18:35
#1
I'm a newbie...so, I'm not sure ;)
I think the first one is Chloromyia formosa (10 mm, near Paris, 05/2006) : it's correct?
Edited by Cecile on 06-10-2006 18:37
Posted by Cecile on 06-10-2006 18:40
#2
the second one : the male in the same sp? (same location, 06/2006)
Thanks in advance for help!
Posted by Tony Irwin on 06-10-2006 20:03
#3
Hi Cecile, Welcome to Diptera.info!
You got the genus right -
Chloromyia, but the species wrong - this is
speciosa - see
http://www.dipter...post_12670. The hind basitarsis (basal segment of the foot) is contrastingly pale - much paler than the dark part of the tibia. Although we cannot see the male's hind tarsi, it does have the darkened wings and dark hairs around the antennae which are typical of
speciosa, so I think it is the same.
C. speciosa is a much more uncommon species - a really good find! B)
Posted by Cecile on 06-10-2006 22:52
#4
Thanks Tony !;)
I'll try to remember these very clear explanations. Thanks again.