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This flies body was approximately 12 mm. Is it possible to get genus?

Photo from Kramfors, Ångermanland, Sweden 62.53N 17.45 E 27 july 2010

Thanks for your help in advance

Regards

Kurt Holmqvist

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Species of Metalimnobia in Limoniidae.

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I'm not an expert, but I have looked at the Limoniidae key and the wing pattern matches that of Metalimnobia quadrinotata. This has only an apical dark ring on the femora, shorter wings to 15mm with typically a row of spots near the base. Here, this one is more common in woodland but I have never seen one! Separated from zetterstedti by genitalia, not present in the UK but could be.

There is also M. quadrimaculata, on the femora there is apical as well as subapical dark rings. They can be large, up to 21mm wing length.

I think I got all that, but please take my ID with caution! ;)

Aha, I see I have got the genus correct!

Janet :)

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I agree with your suggestion that this fly is a Metalimnobia quadrinotata .

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Thank yo vey much Janet and Chen Youn fo my both Limoniida treads.
Kurt Holmqst