Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black fly - Phorbia moliniaris
Posted by ebbek on 15-04-2014 20:19
#1
Hello.
this fly is about 5 mm, from SW Sweden (forest edge) today. Thankful for any help.
Krister
Edited by ebbek on 18-04-2014 10:41
Posted by ebbek on 15-04-2014 20:20
#2
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Posted by ebbek on 15-04-2014 20:24
#3
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Posted by ebbek on 16-04-2014 08:24
#4
I am not sure at all - but maybe Anthomyiidae (for example Lasiomma)?
Krister
Posted by Michael Ackland on 18-04-2014 10:13
#5
Phorbia moliniaris. It's nice to see a pinned specimen with the genitalia exposed.Check that there are 2 ventral apical setae on hind tibia, I think I can see them. As it's nameimplies the larvae feed in the grass stems of Molinia. The females have laterally compressed cerci (sabre-like) so that it can deposit eggs in the stem.
Posted by ebbek on 18-04-2014 10:37
#6
Thanks a lot for ID and interesting info about the species!
Setae on hind tibia is correct. And there are wet areas with a lot of Molinia caerulea at the site. I will try and find a female too to look at.
Regards
Krister
Edited by ebbek on 18-04-2014 10:48