Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pale scuttle fly ?

Posted by LordV on 19-11-2009 09:54
#1

Assume this is a scuttle fly (Phoridae) ?- not seen a pale coloured one before.
Taken yesterday South coast UK about 3.2mm body length

Brian V.

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Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-11-2009 10:28
#2

Phorid alright. Many are dark but there are numerous paler ones as well.

Posted by LordV on 19-11-2009 10:30
#3

Thanks Paul for the confirmation and info :)
Have to admit I thought it was a gall midge or fungus gnat when i first spotted it :)

Brian V.

Edited by LordV on 19-11-2009 10:31

Posted by bbrown on 29-11-2009 00:39
#4

Looks like a female Megaselia.

Brian