Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sciara sp.?

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 24-02-2011 23:46
#1

hi flyforum,

Today I found this sciara(?) sp. on a tree trunk with moss.
Size ~ 4-7mm
place: Amsterdam forest
date: 24-02-2011

What kind of species is this?
Is it Mycetophilidae?

greeting Robert

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 24-02-2011 23:54

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 24-02-2011 23:46
#2

more details I

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 24-02-2011 23:47

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 24-02-2011 23:47
#3

more details II

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 24-02-2011 23:48

Posted by John Carr on 25-02-2011 01:19
#4

Not Sciara or Sciaridae. Mycetophilidae s.l., probably Mycetophilidae s.s.

Sciaridae have an eye bridge (except in wingless species) and have smaller tibial spurs and coxae.

Posted by xylo on 01-03-2011 17:30
#5

Yes, Mycetophilidae s. str., but unfortunately no plain view of wing veins. Nice live shot!

so long,
xylo