Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chloropidae ?

Posted by LordV on 01-11-2007 23:08
#1
Tiny fly about 2mm body length taken today South coast UK.
Any ideas on ID ?
Thanks

Brian V.

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Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-11-2007 00:05
#2
Yes, looks like Cetema.

Posted by Kahis on 02-11-2007 01:09
#3
Those thick arista remind me of Elachiptera.

Posted by LordV on 02-11-2007 08:50
#4
Thanks for the confirmation and suggestions Paul and Kahis. Was uncertain of this one as it didn't have any yellow/green markings these flies normally seem to have.

Brian V.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-11-2007 08:53
#5
Kahis wrote:
Those thick arista remind me of Elachiptera.
Actually, that was what should have sprung to mind but Cetema intervened. ;)
Edited by Paul Beuk on 02-11-2007 08:53