Urophora cuspidata (Meigen, 1826)
Greater Knapweed Gall-fly
Urophora cuspidata(Meigen, 1826) - Greater Knapweed Gall-fly, Female - aculeus tip - close-up - magnified - white background

Image 0012: Female - aculeus tip - close-up - magnified - white background

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Magnification photomicrographphotomicrograph
Photographed Microscope preparation
Specimen prep Macerated in 5% KOH. Genitalia extracted
Mounted in Lactophenol
Lighting/focus Transmitted light
Background white background
Image post-processing Stacked image (41 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Faults Crop of 15F21S_C.
Equipment used Canon EOS1000D dSLR and Axioskop microscope with "2.5" projection eye-piece.
Microscope Objective x40 obj
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P120738
Found as Female imago
Date 21 Jun 2015
OS grid ref SU01
Lat/Lon 50° 60' N, 1° 60' W
Location South Wilts, VC8, England
Voucher 21 Jun 2015[S]
Record summary Female, on Greater Knapweed bud capitulum
Associated organism on live bud capitulum of Centaurea scabiosa
Return to Record page Urophora cuspidata on 21 Jun 2015 at SU01 in South Wilts
Return to Taxon page Urophora cuspidata
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