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Small fly with sharp-edged abdomen (Ischiolepta pusilla/vaporariorum)
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Posted on 25-04-2023 20:23
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There are a lot of these small flies in the litter in our garden - which group is it? Body length 2,5 mm, long arista, spines at the back of scutellum and sharp-edged abdomen. From south Sweden today.

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Ischiolepta (Sphaeroceridae)?
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Many thanks! I think it is Ischiolepta pusilla.

Best regards

Krister
 
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Hi krister,
You will need a male to be certain from genitalia. The species cannot be distinguished from I. vaporariorum otherwise.
 
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Ok, thanks - I will look for a male!

Krister
 
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