Thread subject: Diptera.info :: small grey fly
Posted by B Oliver on 30-12-2006 02:12
#1
Does anyone recognize this species? This small fly was observed on a Xanthium leaf in a river channel near Salinas, California on August 29.
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 30-12-2006 10:49
#2
Hi Oliver.
My test it looks as Chamaemyiidae.
Some characters disagree with Palearctic Chamaemyiidae, but may be it is OK for Calliphornian...
Nikita
Posted by crex on 30-12-2006 14:03
#3
Nice photo. Hopefully
Steve Gaimari can help you out.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-12-2006 14:19
#4
No Chamaemyiidae, but I cannot tell what family off hand. No time to dig into the big books atm. ;)
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 30-12-2006 14:57
#5
I did dig into books. Results:
1. I have to agree that it isn't Chamaemyiidae.
2. I didn't find any siutable family for this fly.
3. I'll met New Year very much thrilled due to this fly:o
Nikita
Posted by Tony Irwin on 30-12-2006 15:08
#6
What an excellent little fly! I'm pretty sure it is a muscid, specifically Coenosiinae. I think you will find the answer in that subfamily.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-12-2006 20:51
#7
I was thinking about a calyptrate fly but the calypter appeared rather smallish to me. ;)
Posted by diphascon on 30-12-2006 21:36
#8
whatever it may be, it's a charming beauty ...
cheers
martin adler
Posted by B Oliver on 02-01-2007 19:04
#9
Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I know it's aggravating to try to ID someting with only a photo. Maybe I'll run into one of these again next year and be able to collect a sample and get it under the scope.
Happy New Year.
Brad
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 01-03-2016 22:42
#10
Maybe John will solve this Silvery Coenosiinae...
Posted by John Carr on 02-03-2016 00:53
#11
Probably
Coenosia argentata Coquillett, 1904.