Posted by Stephen on 23-01-2011 21:02
#1
I would value any help learning the identity of this nice Sciomyzid.
Length 7.6 mm from the front of the eyes to the apex of the wings, or 6.2 mm to the apex of the abdomen. The other data is on the photo itself.
This fly was attracted to the mercury vapor light.
I wish I had gotten a dorsal image.
UPDATE: After a long comparison with my dorsal images of Euthycera arcuata, I think this is the ID of this fly. Euthycera arcuata is common around my house, but I never got such a good lateral look before. Also, some of the coloration, such as the legs, may be paler than usual.
Edited by Stephen on 23-01-2011 21:24
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 23-01-2011 21:48
#3
1. Stephen, I guess the photo is from somewhere at Middle East of USA? Do not forget to give date and location.
2. I think it is male
Trypetoptera canadensis
Posted by Stephen on 23-01-2011 22:16
#4
Nikita, I put the info on the image itself, but I should have used a darker color for the text! It is West Virginia, USA.