Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Velia x ?

Posted by BubikolRamios on 30-03-2014 20:18
#1

photo: http://agrozoo.ne...29a8671526

I guess right one is female ?

Loc.: Slovenia


Helpful list, but they all look more or less alike: http://www2.pms-l...velcap.htm

Edited by BubikolRamios on 30-03-2014 20:20

Posted by atylotus on 01-04-2014 07:41
#2

yes, left=male, right=female, However, it is possible that both are different species. Left = possible caprai, right = possible saullii. The left one will never be sure withouth dissecting the genitalia, and if you can provide a photo of the female in lateral view it wil help. If the posterior apices are upturned or not may be helpfull and the shape of orange spots on the lateral tergites are also usually diagnostic.

Edited by atylotus on 01-04-2014 07:44

Posted by BubikolRamios on 01-04-2014 11:35
#3

it is possible that both are different species


I think not ? They were caught in copula.

female in lateral

Next time ...

Edited by BubikolRamios on 01-04-2014 11:36