Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID help please

Posted by Dimitri Geystor on 04-02-2006 16:52
#1

This very tiny (2mm) fly was observed on January 12, 2006, in the Lot-et-Garonne (S-W of France).
No other photos than this one, sorry.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Dimitri Geystor

www.macroscopies.com/uploads/leptocera.jpg

Posted by Paul Beuk on 04-02-2006 20:56
#2

Sphaeroceridae, subfamily Limosiinae. Many species have larvae living on dung or other decaying organic matter. With the combination of the shape of the antennae, body colour and wing venation it cannot be something else, even if the characteristic thickend hind metatarsus is not visible.

Posted by Dimitri Geystor on 05-02-2006 10:43
#3

Thank you very much, Paul

Dimitri