Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Scatopsidae?
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 05-04-2008 17:55
#1
Dear forum,
I took this picture today of this very little fly (appr. 3 mm) which sat on the wall of my house.
Is Scatopsidae correct and can it be further identified?
Best regards, Niek
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 05-04-2008 17:56
#2
second picture
Posted by phil withers on 05-04-2008 18:05
#3
Colobostema triste
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 05-04-2008 18:40
#4
Dear Phil,
Thank you very much,
Best regards, Niek
Posted by Paul Beuk on 05-04-2008 19:03
#5
I wonder if you are right, Phil.
Colobostema should have the scutum almost as broad as long and it appears to be much longer than broad. Usually the wings appear to be infusctae. Moreover, the angle in which vein R4+5 meets the costa and the fact that it remains removed form the costa for a long distance seem to suggest
Scatopse to me, most likely
S. notata. Also the yellowish markings on the thorax and base iof the abdomen are found in that species (I cannot recall having seen that in
Colobostema).
Posted by phil withers on 05-04-2008 22:29
#6
You're right, it's
Scatopse notata...I'm gonna shut up in future ! (Or at least rely less on my memory).
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 06-04-2008 07:03
#7
Dear Paul and Phil,
Thank you very much for having sorted this out.
Best regards, Niek