Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chloropidae?

Posted by mariak on 13-04-2005 00:26
#1

This looks like a Chloropidae to me... any further ideas?

Approximately 3-4 mm long.

Caught in Houston, Texas, in October 2001.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
Maria
www.diptera.info/forim/5-0249-1.jpg

Posted by Paul Beuk on 14-04-2005 08:06
#2

If it were a chloropid you would be able to see the large ocellar triangle in the dorsal view. It is not there. My guess is a lauxaniid but maybe Steve can confirm that when he drops in the next time. ;)