Thread subject: Diptera.info :: small grey muscid - Schoenomyza litorella

Posted by Sundew on 08-11-2023 04:25
#1
Hi,
On 22 October I took pictures of a 3-4 mm fly sitting on Helichrysum arenarium southeast of Berlin. Its habitus doesn't ring a bell to me, so I really hope for help! Many thanks in advance,
Sundew
Edited by Sundew on 09-11-2023 02:26

Posted by Sundew on 08-11-2023 04:26
#2
Some more pics.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 08-11-2023 11:16
#3
Female Schoenomyza litorella (Muscidae)

Posted by Sundew on 09-11-2023 02:25
#4
Ah - a tiny predatory muscid, how interesting. It looks very characteristic, and the males are said to have a golden face, so I will keep that species in mind. Thank you so much, Tony.