Thread subject: Diptera.info :: tiny flower visitor

Posted by Sundew on 16-07-2008 21:19
#1

Hello,
in May I watched a very small fly in my garden. It was not much bigger than an aphid. Do you know it?
Many thanks, Sundew

Posted by Juergen Peters on 17-07-2008 00:27
#2

Hello, Claudia!

Agromyzidae, I think.

Posted by Jan Willem on 17-07-2008 06:42
#3

J?rgen thinks right! :)

Posted by mcerny on 17-07-2008 08:13
#4

It is female Liriomyza (Agromyzidae), solid determination is only according to the male terminalia.

Milos

Posted by Sundew on 17-07-2008 20:58
#5

Many thanks, Milos - it is great to have an Agromyzidae expert in the forum!
Best wishes, Sundew