Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Notiphila (Ephydridae)

Posted by magnusp on 28-10-2012 13:53
#1

Where can I find a key to Notiphila (or Ephydridae)?
This Notiphila was found in a Beech forest in Sweden in June this year. Which species? I can add more photos if needed.
/Magnus

Posted by magnusp on 28-10-2012 13:54
#2

Dorsal view

Posted by magnusp on 28-10-2012 13:55
#3

Head

Posted by Cranefly on 29-10-2012 11:38
#4

antennae yellow, fore tibiae darkened but basic coloration is not bright black, mid and hind tibiae with dark bands. Face with 3-4 setae. Coloration brownish-grey. Anepistrnum (lateral thorax) with brown band. Abdomen with 4 dark spots on tergites. More likely Notiphila riparia. The only doubt - coloration of mid and hind tibiae. Here it seems too black.:)

Posted by magnusp on 29-10-2012 22:22
#5

Thank you for your reply! I will add a few images of the mid and hind tibia. It is difficult to get the right colors in the photos, but I hope they can help.



/Magnus

Posted by magnusp on 29-10-2012 22:23
#6

Hind tibia

Posted by Cranefly on 30-10-2012 08:16
#7

It is Notiphila riparia.B)

Posted by magnusp on 30-10-2012 16:34
#8

Tanks for the confirmation :)