Posted by Paul Hoekstra on 06-12-2021 21:42
#1
Is there any literature to identify brachypterous female Sciaridae? Which genus could this be?
Pitfall, 25-28 May 2021, Southwest France.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 06-12-2021 21:52
#2
To me this looks like
Epidapus. Menzel and Mohrig (1999) Revision der paläarktischen Trauermücken (Diptera: Sciaridae).
Studia Dipterologica Supplement 6 is the standard work for identifying European genera and species groups.
Posted by Paul Hoekstra on 07-12-2021 21:31
#3
Thank you for your help! I had a look at Menzel & Mohrig, the numbering in the keys is very different to what I am used to. To reach Epidapus in the generic key,, you should follow (1)-2, 4, 9, 15, 19 ,35, (41)-42, 43?
Unfortunately the key to the species of Epidapus is based on males. So I'll have to try to catch a male.