Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Calabotinae?

Posted by conopid on 25-06-2008 08:40
#1

Can anyone suggest what Micropezidae (Calabotinae) this fly might be. I have a key to UK species, but cannot determine it using this key. The fly is about 5mm length, has plumose arista and black humeri.

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Edited by conopid on 25-06-2008 08:41

Posted by Paul Beuk on 25-06-2008 15:50
#2

Cordilura (Cordilurina) albipes, Scathophagidae.

Posted by conopid on 25-06-2008 16:13
#3

Thanks Paul,
That explains why I can't key it!!:D