Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Orange Fly for ID

Posted by Stephen on 18-08-2007 13:23
#1

Minnesota wetland, northern USA. Fly measured 8.5 mm to the rear of the wings. Date 22 July 2007.

This fly reminds me of Heleomyzid, but there aren't many of them around in July, are there? Perhaps Sciomyzidae or Dolichopodidae?

Thanks in advance for any ID help.

Posted by Stephen on 18-08-2007 13:25
#2

Here's the fly from a different angle.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 18-08-2007 13:25
#3

Sciomyzidae, Tetanocera

Posted by Stephen on 18-08-2007 13:27
#4

Here's the third and final image of this fly.