Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sphaeroceridae : Lotophila atra?

Posted by evdebs on 27-03-2022 09:02
#1
I'm fairly certain that these flies are sphaerocerids. They were approximately 3mm long. The pair were attracted to a hedgehog poo and the lone individual was attracted to a badger poo, both in my garden in West Sussex, UK last week. From looking at pictures online, I'm wondering whether they might be Lotophila atra, though I don't know whether there are other similar-looking species in the UK or not. Any help with the IDs would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Dylan
Edited by evdebs on 27-03-2022 09:04

Posted by evdebs on 27-03-2022 09:02
#2
The lone individual by a badger poo.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-03-2022 15:28
#3
The have the feel of Copromyza...

Posted by evdebs on 30-04-2022 11:37
#4
Ah ok, thanks very much Paul! Sorry, I only just saw your reply.

Dylan