Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Acalyptratae from Madrid (Spain) -> Desmometopa varipalpis

Posted by Jfdocampo on 23-03-2018 09:16
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Inside my house. Urban area. 3/9/16.

Regards,

Edited by Jfdocampo on 27-03-2018 11:13

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Posted by Tony Irwin on 23-03-2018 13:18
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Milichiidae

Posted by Ectemnius on 23-03-2018 15:55
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Hi Jfdocampo,

Habitus and 'M' shaped mark on frons indicate the genus Desmometopa. The pale haltere, yellow basal tarsal segments on mid and hind leg, yellow cheek without black shining mark and basal pale palpus indicate: Desmometopa varipalpis Malloch, 1927.
From the first photo I'd say a female. Nice find!

Regards,

Ectemnius

Posted by Jfdocampo on 23-03-2018 18:41
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Thanks Tony and Ectemnius. So pleased to identify it at species level.

This one I found some days after in my house too, I think it's the same. Is it? A female too?

Posted by Jfdocampo on 23-03-2018 18:42
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