Thread subject: Diptera.info :: common fly for ID please

Posted by Toby on 08-03-2008 22:13
#1
often see these small (5mm) black flies basking in the spring sunshine on the railings by the lake at work in SW London, often quite numerous but well spread out. Higher magnification shows most of them have pollen attached.

www.pbase.com/racketman/image/93849380.jpg

family would be fine thanks.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 08-03-2008 22:19
#2
it seems anthomyiids are everywhere today. :D

Posted by Michael Ackland on 09-03-2008 09:43
#3
Time of the year and pollen suggests Egle spp. Larvae feed on salix catkins, which I expect you will find in bloom nearby