Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Family for a Shiny Fly please

Posted by Gordon on 20-05-2008 09:27
#1

OK, this one is from 750 ms in a natural herbaceous border, south facing, my new trap site. I'll be happy with family.

Posted by Gordon on 20-05-2008 09:29
#2

It was a floater, hence the micro pin.

Posted by Gordon on 20-05-2008 09:31
#3

Finally a coler look at the head.

Posted by Kahis on 20-05-2008 10:03
#4

Calliopum - Lauxaniidae

Posted by Paul Beuk on 20-05-2008 10:16
#5

I'd say Calliopum aeneum, based on what I can discern from the female genitalia.

Posted by Gordon on 20-05-2008 11:45
#6

Thanks to you both.