Posted by Sundew on 11-05-2022 18:26
#1
Hi,
In the last days of March I came across tiny black flies drinking on damp forest paths. I still have recognition problems with the little black ones. Could they be Lonchaeids? Help is appreciated.
The locality was southwestern Germany, 20 km west of Stuttgart.
Thanks for all hints, Sundew
Edited by Sundew on 12-05-2022 21:06
Posted by Iain MacGowan on 12-05-2022 09:23
#5
Sundew - they are specimens of
Earomyia lonchaeoides - damp forest paths in early spring seem to be a favourite hang out for them!
Iain
Posted by Sundew on 12-05-2022 21:05
#6
Many thanks to all three of you - and Iain's species identification was the icing on the cake!