Thread subject: Diptera.info :: black fly, Acalyptrate --> Lonchaeidae (probably)
Posted by Carnifex on 04-06-2018 21:03
#1
I caught this fly after the initial camera shots, but upon opening the vial for closer inspection it escaped. So all I am left with are these images. Is it possible to get to family level?
Vienna, in June
Best regards,
Lorin
Edited by Carnifex on 07-06-2018 12:32
Posted by Carnifex on 04-06-2018 21:04
#2
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Posted by Carnifex on 04-06-2018 21:04
#3
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Posted by Tony Irwin on 05-06-2018 00:14
#4
I think Lonchaeidae
Posted by Carnifex on 05-06-2018 08:32
#5
Thanks Tony.
I see similar species in the gallery, I just feel the antennae are rather short in my specimen and wonder if this excludes that family?
Cheers,
Lorin
Posted by Tony Irwin on 05-06-2018 11:26
#6
Quite a number of Lonchaeidae have rather short antennae, so I don't think it should be excluded on that character. However, I am thinking that the thoracic bristles are rather strong for Lonchaeidae, and wondering about a female
Fannia or Camillidae. Hopefully we'll get some more responses to balance my views! :)
Posted by Iain MacGowan on 05-06-2018 14:24
#7
Lorin
The photos are not very clear but I would be happy to go with Lonchaeidae - as Tony says the length of the antennae can vary but everything else looks OK to me
Iain