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Lonchaeidae for ID, C Spain --> Silba adipata
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Found in mixed woodland by a river in the outskirts of Madrid, 12.11.2013. Reminds me of Lonchaeidae, but could belong to many other families. This is just too much for me Shock I need help. Thanks in advance!! Wink
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Anaother view.
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Another one.
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And the last one.
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I'd agree with Lonchaeidae. Change the title of this post, and hopefully Iain MacGowan will pick it up and suggest a name.
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Thanks, Tony!!! Smile TumbsUp
 
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Hi there its definitely Lonchaeidae, my best bet is genus Lonchaea as the arista seems to be bare but its difficult to tell from the photos hope this helps Iain
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Thanks sooo much for your reply, Ian!! Smile Yes, it helps a lot because I had no idea the arista was important and didn't pay attetion to it when selecting pictures Sad

I have been checking pictures and there is one where I can see 'clearly' (just a way to say that I can see something Grin) that there are hairs on the arista. I have put an arrow to show the area where I can see them. It is against the pale background.

Does this help to suggest another possible genus? I am really interested in this one as I hardly ever find Lonchaeidae Sad
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Ah yes that helps - I did think that the aculeus (ovipositor) looked a bit like a Silba species but the plumose arista confirms that the specimen belongs to this genus. The most likely candidate in southern Europe is Silba adipata - the black fig fly - a well known pest of fig crops
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http://lonchaeidae.myspecies.info/category/lonchaeidae-classification-and-species-info/lonchaeidae/lonchaeinae/silba/silba-adipata-195

hope this helps ......... Iain
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Superb, Ian!! TumbsUp Thank you very much!!! Smile

I knew you could do it!! Wink
 
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