Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sciomyzidae

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 07-05-2008 20:38
#1
I saw this Sciomyzid fly this morning in Amsterdamse bos,the Netherlands. Not big, say 7 mm. Close to shallow stagnant water, with snails for instance Lymnaea. Suggestions as to ID are welcome!

I guess this if a female, in view of big belly. She seems to eat some debris

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 07-05-2008 20:46
#2
It's a female of Sepedon spinipes, Sciomyzidae.

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 07-05-2008 21:02
#3
Thanks!