Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Geomyza? March 17, 2007
Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 17-03-2007 21:23
#1
On dry grass, edge of pine wood. Size 3.5 to 4mm.
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 17-03-2007 21:49
#2
I think yes, female of Geomyza hackmani/balachowskyi.
Well, even in cold Russia field season start?!!
Nikita
Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 17-03-2007 22:02
#3
Thanks Nikita :) - well I've learned Opomyzidae are among the latest flies in autumn, now it looks like they're among the earliest ones to find in spring.
Posted by Jan Willem on 18-03-2007 11:00
#4
I agree with Nikita, a female of
Geomyza hackmani or
G. balachowskyi. It looks more like
G. hackmani to me, but is impossible to be sure by just looking at the picture.
And yes, Opomyzidae can indeed be active from very early in the year untill very late in the year. For example a pair of
G. breviseta were found in copula in mid-February. I have to admit though that I often don't collect Opomyzidae before early May.
Jan Willem
Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 18-03-2007 17:14
#5
Many thanks for your comment Jan Willem.