Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rivellia syngenesiae, Platystomatidae

Posted by JariF on 01-07-2010 14:35
#1

Hi,

this small metallic fly was in my malaise this morning. We have some kind of heath wave up here at the moment and the fly was dry, antenna broken etc. The wings are ok and at first sight I was thinking some Tephritidae but I'm not sure any more. Any ideas ? June 30. 2010 Loviisa, Finland

Jari

Edited by JariF on 01-07-2010 15:06

Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-07-2010 14:58
#2

Rivellia syngenesiae (Platystomatidae)

Edited by Paul Beuk on 01-07-2010 14:58

Posted by JariF on 01-07-2010 15:05
#3

Paul You made may day. This is not only a new species or genus but new family for me :D Thank You

Jari

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 01-07-2010 15:40
#4

Yes, Paul is absolutely right.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-07-2010 16:38
#5

Huh? Did anyone doubt my ID? GRRRRR! :@