Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae?
Posted by Lavendel on 11-11-2007 09:57
#1
Can you help me identify this fly?
Foto taken on october 19th 2007 Utrecht, the Netherlands
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 11-11-2007 13:58
#2
Wellcome Sandra.
I'd say
Anthomyiidae
Nikita
Posted by Lavendel on 11-11-2007 14:48
#3
Thanks Nikita.
I?m just starting identification and for me it's hard to see the difference between the two.
Is it possible to further identify, or can't it be done only based on pictures? I'll attach some more.
Edited by Lavendel on 11-11-2007 14:59
Posted by Lavendel on 11-11-2007 15:02
#4
another picture
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 11-11-2007 18:47
#5
Sandra,
1. Difference between Muscidae and Anthomyiidae in most cases are invisible on photo (one needs collected fly and microscop).
2. It is Anthomyiid by "jizz" (=general impression)
3. In most cases farther Anthomyiidae images ID are impossible.
4. I'd say that in your case it is possible - arista long plumose + lower squama large - Hydrophoria, I think it is - male H.cf. lancifer
Nikita
Posted by Lavendel on 11-11-2007 21:41
#6
Nikita, thank you for your help!