Lonchoptera scutellata Stein, 1890
a pointed-wing fly
Lonchoptera scutellataStein, 1890 - a pointed-wing fly, Male - genital capsule - ventral view - microscope low magnification

Image 0008: Male - genital capsule - ventral view - microscope low magnification

Note Compare with fig 11 in Smith's RES Handbook

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Magnification photomicrographphotomicrograph
Specimen prep Dissected off
Mounted in Lactophenol
Lighting/focus Transmitted light
Image post-processing Stacked image (35 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Faults one of the hooks has broken off
Equipment used Canon EOS1000D dSLR and Axioskop microscope with "2.5" projection eye-piece.
Microscope Objective x20 obj
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P107734
Found as Male imago
Date 31 Jul 2013
OS grid ref SU67
Lat/Lon 51° 30' N, 1° 10' W
Location Berks, VC22, England
Voucher 31 Jul 2013[G]
Record summary Male, swept from waterside vegetation
Return to Record page Lonchoptera scutellata on 31 Jul 2013 at SU67 in Berks
Return to Taxon page Lonchoptera scutellata
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