Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What family? tiny(3mm), round-headed, ant-like.-->Sepsidoscinis maculipennis

Posted by guplox on 12-02-2022 12:49
#1

Observed on a bamboo leaf, the round head reminds me of a Sepsidae but it didn't wave its wings. Picture taken in east China (Zhejiang province), recently. Any clue towards a possible family? Thanks in advance.

Edited by guplox on 12-02-2022 14:41

Posted by guplox on 12-02-2022 13:01
#2

This picture was taken last year. I think they are the same species.

Posted by Roger Thomason on 12-02-2022 13:24
#3

Chloropidae, Sepsidoscinis maculipennis

https://diptera.i...d_id=97342

Posted by guplox on 12-02-2022 13:35
#4

Wow, awesome! Didn't expect a species level! Thank you so much for the ID and the very helpful link! |t