Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chloropidae

Posted by eguzki on 23-06-2008 21:16
#1
Hello!

On leaf of Echinochloa sp. in my garden, Hungary. Very small max. 2mm long. I couldn't decide that the red spots on abdomen are the colour of the body or some kind of parasites. Thank you in advance for any indications.

20th of June 2008.
Edited by eguzki on 24-06-2008 20:20

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-06-2008 08:40
#2
It is a chloropid and the red dots are phoretic mites.

Posted by eguzki on 24-06-2008 20:20
#3
Hello Paul!

Thanks a lot for the confirmation and enlightenment!

Posted by Kahis on 28-06-2008 18:32
#4
Probably Oscinella - very common grass-feeders. Some of them are pests of cereals.