Thread subject: Diptera.info :: 5014802
Posted by robirdman on 07-09-2005 05:15
#1
This small fly was on the rocks at the edge of Rock Creek in Kankakee SP, IL. It was about 3/16"
Posted by Paul Beuk on 07-09-2005 06:18
#2
A nice example of an ephydrid. Kahis may be able to tell you the genus. I image there are not too many with a wing pattern like this.
Posted by Kahis on 07-09-2005 18:21
#3
There are a few genera with infuscated wings + clear spots, like
Scatella and
Notiphila. In this case I'd suggest
Scatophila. (scatological names abound:o:)) There seems to be more than five spots on each wing, although it's difficult to tell when the wings overlap like in the pic. Here in Europe most
Scatophila species have a protuding face and I think this character is visible, although very poorly due to the angle.
Posted by Kahis on 07-09-2005 18:25
#4
Just noticed the size given, 3/16" - thats about 4.5 mm, too large (I think) for
Scatophila which has mostly very small species (<2mm = 0.08" ).
Edited by Kahis on 07-09-2005 18:25
Posted by robirdman on 26-09-2005 22:11
#5
This appears to be Scatella quadrinotata.