Posted by Sundew on 31-07-2007 21:38
#1
Hi,
I made a compilation of photos showing probably Lauxaniidae. There is no chance to recognize species by the low magnification, but I think I am right as to Sapromyza (rather common here) and Minettia. The grey one with the striated yellow abdomen could perhaps be a Lyciella? And there were two grey ones sitting on my lilac and eating other flies that looked much like themselves (are there male-eating females like in spiders?). Judging from their habit, I suppose they also belong to Lauxaniidae, but of course I may be absolutely wrong.
Confirmation, correction, and identification would be appreciated!
Thanks, Sundew
Posted by Paul Beuk on 31-07-2007 21:56
#4
1-2-3 are
Sapromyza
4-5 are
Minettia longipennis 6 is
Sapromyza
7-8-9 are
Minettia cf.
fasciata
10-11 are Muscidae (see Nikita's reply)
12 is Muscidae (see Nikita's reply)
Edited by Paul Beuk on 31-07-2007 21:57
Posted by Sundew on 31-07-2007 22:53
#5
Nikita and Paul,
Thank you so much for your quick answers! I am absolutely satisfied...
Sundew