Pegoplata aestiva (Meigen, 1826)
an anthomyiid fly
Pegoplata aestiva(Meigen, 1826) - an anthomyiid fly, Male - postgonite, pregonite and aedeagus - microscope low magnification - white background

Image 0012: Male - postgonite, pregonite and aedeagus - microscope low magnification - white background

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Magnification photomicrographphotomicrograph
Photographed Microscope preparation
Specimen prep Abdomen macerated in dilute KOH, then dissected.
Mounted in Glycerine Jelly
Lighting/focus Transmitted light
Background white background
Image post-processing Stacked image (33 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS1000D dSLR and Olympus BX53 microscope.
Microscope Objective x20 UPlanFLN obj
Extension tubes 20mm ext.
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P131258
Found as Male imago
Date 31 Mar 2017
OS grid ref SU10
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 1° 50' W
Location South Hants, VC11, England
Voucher 31 Mar 2017[E]
Record summary Male, resting on wooden fence
Return to Record page Pegoplata aestiva on 31 Mar 2017 at SU10 in South Hants
Return to Taxon page Pegoplata aestiva
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