Posted by Carnifex on 22-05-2018 13:49
#1
Hi,
what family does this specimen belong to?
It has a plumose antenna, but I don't dare to say if its ending is forked or not. Doesn't look like
Drosophilidae to me, so I give it a try with
Periscelidae.
Length 2,5mm, found in Vienna on May 22nd.
Found the walking behaviour interesting: instead of moving forward, most of the time it walked sideways in some sort of 'gliding' movement.
Best,
Lorin
Edited by Carnifex on 24-05-2018 05:00
Posted by Ectemnius on 22-05-2018 13:59
#3
Hello Carnifex,
This is a Stenomicridae! Judging on the black bands on the hind femora and tibia Stenomicra soniae.
Did you collect the specimen? And can you tell something about the habitat and/or plant you caught it in/on?
Kind regards,
Ectemnius
Posted by Carnifex on 22-05-2018 21:34
#4
I added another picture, where the milky wing veins and maybe also the white base can be seen. St. soniae confirmed?
I still have the specimen, can provide it if of interest. Habitat info will follow
Best,
Lorin
Posted by Ectemnius on 23-05-2018 06:54
#5
Hi Carnifex,
Yes, it is Stenomicra soniae. And yes, I would be interested in the specimen! :D I'll send you a pm.
Greetings,
Ectemnius