Posted by kyle_leathers on 01-06-2020 21:43
#1
Hello all,
This diptera was collected in the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes, CA. It is roughly 3-5 mm long.
Help identifying to the Family level would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Kyle
Posted by Jan Maca on 02-06-2020 09:11
#2
Poor picture. Mainly according to the visibly thickened right hind metatarsus I think it is a sphaerocerid.
Posted by Zeegers on 02-06-2020 10:59
#3
Suggestion: always use a white background screen or even better: a white box.
Improves the quality of your pictures drastically
Theo