Thread subject: Diptera.info :: tiny Rhamphomyia (?) -> Platypalpus

Posted by Sundew on 15-02-2008 22:37
#1
Hi,
These are photos of Berlin Ivy (Hedera helix) in October, and one of its visitors is this tiny fly. It has a short proboscis and I would put it in genus Rhamphomyia. A confirmation (or another genus proposal) is probably the best that these pics allow.
Thanks, Sundew
Edited by Sundew on 15-02-2008 23:24

Posted by Paul Beuk on 15-02-2008 23:02
#2
No, this is Platypalpus (Hybotidae).

Posted by Sundew on 15-02-2008 23:29
#3
Ha - I wanted to name the thread "tiny Hybotid" first, but then I remembered a previous proboscis discussion leading to Rhamphomyia. Many thanks for correction!
Sundew