Thread subject: Diptera.info :: 4-5 mm black fly with smoked wings --> Rhinophoridae --> Melanophora roralis

Posted by pat_der2003 on 21-10-2009 20:39
#1

Loire-atlantique, western France, october 2 2009.

i don't know the family ....

Edited by pat_der2003 on 24-10-2009 13:44

Posted by Zeegers on 21-10-2009 22:45
#2

Looks like a Rhinophoridae, possible Melanophora roralis, pity we can't see the wing venation properly (can you ?)


Theo

Posted by pat_der2003 on 21-10-2009 23:02
#3

it's the best i can do i think ... !! :)

Posted by pat_der2003 on 23-10-2009 20:12
#4

are the wings a clue for this one ?

Posted by Zeegers on 24-10-2009 10:41
#5

Yes,

Melanophora roralis it is.

Topcell long stalked.


Theo

Posted by pat_der2003 on 24-10-2009 13:45
#6

Great !

Many thanks Theo ! :)