Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small acalypterate

Posted by conopid on 03-06-2013 21:59
#1

Is this small 2.5mm acalypterate a Milichiidae?
Found flying about oozing sap on a poplulus tree today.

Edited by conopid on 03-06-2013 22:02

Posted by conopid on 03-06-2013 22:03
#2

dorsal view - have not tried to key to family yet, hope someone can save me the trouble!

Posted by Paul Beuk on 04-06-2013 06:52
#3

Aulacigaster

Posted by conopid on 04-06-2013 08:47
#4

Smashing - thanks Paul. New family to me!

I'll see if I can determine it and add the image to the gallery.