Thread subject: Diptera.info :: In box flowers - Mycetophilidae ?
Posted by cmherrera on 16-09-2020 17:37
#1
Just a confirmation of the family would help me a lot.
Sierra de Cazorla, Jaén province, southeastern Spain. 25 March 2020.
Feeding on nectar of box (Buxus sempervirens) flowers, and apparently transferring pollen and behaving as a legitimate pollinator.
Edited by cmherrera on 16-09-2020 17:44
Posted by cmherrera on 17-09-2020 13:36
#2
Another view from the same individual
Posted by eklans on 17-09-2020 16:07
#3
Hi, from what I can see, it could be Greenomyia mongolica. A lateral shot may help to be sure.
Greetings, Eric
Posted by cmherrera on 17-09-2020 17:03
#4
Thanks Eric !
This is the best (horrible, actually) lateral shot I have
Posted by eklans on 17-09-2020 18:08
#5
Good enough to exclude Greenomyia with coxa I and II black.
Wings with dark patches, antenna base yellow? Dynatosoma?
Eric
Posted by cmherrera on 17-09-2020 18:15
#6
Thanks Eric. A pity that I couldn't get better photos
Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-09-2020 11:42
#7
Wing venation is consistent with
Leia
Posted by cmherrera on 18-09-2020 20:32
#8
Thanks Paul !