Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae - Limnellia quadrata

Posted by MorganA on 19-03-2022 21:40
#1

Found this on my house wall today 19th March 2022.

Mid Norway

When I was looking in the stereomicroscope the palps didn't look pale at all, but on the pics they seem a bit pale.

Is it possible to tell if it is L. surturi or quadrata?

Edited by MorganA on 20-03-2022 10:16

Posted by MorganA on 19-03-2022 21:40
#2

Wing

Posted by MorganA on 19-03-2022 21:40
#3

Face

Posted by MorganA on 19-03-2022 21:41
#4

Face

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-03-2022 09:57
#5

This is Limnellia quadrata. The intense black spots attached to vein R4+5 are diagnostic. The palp colour is sometimes difficult to determine.

Posted by MorganA on 20-03-2022 10:16
#6

Great, thank you Tony!|t