Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Milichiidae Phyllomyza? (was Cerodontha sp.?)

Posted by blowave on 01-07-2011 21:46
#1
Hello,

This looks like Cerodontha, it was attracted to the outside light in the very early hours of 27th June. Size not much more than 2mm. Near Lincoln UK.

It appears to have a protrusion from the face.

Janet
Edited by blowave on 31-07-2011 02:41

Posted by blowave on 31-07-2011 02:44
#2
As Irina has identified another Milichiidae as a female possible Phyllomyza securicornis I wonder if this could be the male?

http://diptera.in...ost_172374

Posted by ibrake on 19-09-2011 17:24
#3
I agree that this is a Phyllomyza and probably a male, but I don't think it is P. securicornis because the pubescence on the basiflagellomere is not long enough. However, I can't really tell from this photo. A lateral shot would be better.
Irina

Posted by blowave on 21-09-2011 16:24
#4
Thank you Irina! Unfortunately I only got the one shot and that was at 2.49am while stood on a chair under the outside night light! :D

Here's a list of the Phyllomyza species we have..

http://www.dipter...p?id=14220