Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophila? (= probably Megaselia rufipes pupa)

Posted by John Carr on 07-09-2019 15:32
#1
Many of these pupae were in a bin of trash, mostly from a kitchen. I assume they are a synanthropic Drosophila. Massachusetts, USA.
Edited by John Carr on 07-09-2019 23:22

Posted by John Carr on 07-09-2019 15:33
#2
Some more

Posted by Jan Maca on 07-09-2019 17:23
#3
Yes,very probably. It is easy to raise adults - try it please.
Edited by Jan Maca on 07-09-2019 18:48

Posted by Tony Irwin on 07-09-2019 21:10
#4
These are Phoridae puparia - most likely Megaselia rufipes