Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tiny acalypterate - which family?

Posted by conopid on 18-06-2015 23:21
#1
This is 1.5mm length. Is it Milichiidae or another family?

Posted by conopid on 18-06-2015 23:23
#2
here is the image

Posted by John Carr on 19-06-2015 01:33
#3
The wing and lack of bristles suggest Chloropidae, Oscinellinae. A few species have a long proboscis like Milichiidae.

Posted by conopid on 19-06-2015 07:42
#4
Brilliant, thanks John

Posted by conopid on 19-06-2015 11:40
#5
In fact it is the Chloropid Siphonella oscinina
Edited by conopid on 19-06-2015 11:40