Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fannia

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 18-04-2008 22:32
#1

I found this fly today in a small wooded area near the river Linge near Leerdam, Netherlands. It was appr. 5 mm long. I think it could be Hydrotaea (Muscidae), is that correct? And is it possible to tell which species it is from these photographs?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Pic 1

Edited by Jan Zwaaneveld on 19-04-2008 13:41

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 18-04-2008 22:32
#2

pic 2

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-04-2008 22:58
#3

This is a male Fannia. Maybe Nikita can say more...

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 19-04-2008 13:41
#4

Thank you, Stephane. I will change the title of this thread, maybe it will draw Nikita's attention :)

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 19-04-2008 15:13
#5

I think it is Fannia mollissima
1. long and complet row av on f3
2. apically notched f2 with characteristis bristles
3. early spring :D
Nikita

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 19-04-2008 16:29
#6

Oh yes, the only Fannia with elongated mouth edge and club-shaped abdomen ! I had noticed these features in my little notebook (words from Kahis) but I didn't remember. I add your chaetotaxy remarks. :)

Posted by Jan Zwaaneveld on 19-04-2008 23:10
#7

Nikita and Stephane, thanks very much for your help!