Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Who knows a mini Lauxaniid?
Posted by Sundew on 12-06-2008 21:47
#1
Hi,
Four weeks ago I saw this small yellow fly (compare the aphid in the upper right pic for size) that looks like a mini Lauxaniid but differs from
Tricholauxania in the thoracic setae and has no black marks on the abdomen tip like
Sapromyza. Is
Chyromyia a good idea? (Possibly not, as the shape of the antennae does not match.) These little yellow ones are really difficult for me...
Many thanks for help, Sundew
Edited by Sundew on 13-06-2008 21:37
Posted by Sundew on 13-06-2008 21:22
#2
Please don't let me alone...
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 13-06-2008 21:32
#3
Lauxaniidae :D
Posted by Sundew on 13-06-2008 21:35
#4
Ok, many thanks, but is there a genus name for that minilauxie? It deserves one...
Cheers, Sundew
Posted by katerina dvorakova on 25-06-2008 19:44
#5
Hi, it seems like Sapromyza apicalis, this species is about 3-4mm - may be smaller specimen.
Greetings
Katka
Posted by Sundew on 25-06-2008 20:46
#6
Dear Katka, you made me very happy; I already didn't expect to get any more replies. Many thanks for that close guess! I know there can't be 100% certainty from a photo, but I highly appreciate your expert opinion.
Sundew
Posted by Kahis on 28-06-2008 18:21
#7
I am far from a lauxanid expert, but I agree with Katerina's opinion.