Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sphaeroceridae ( Limosininae ) -> cf Pseudocollinella sp. - mating.
Posted by Ray Perry on 23-08-2018 04:56
#1
Flensburg, N.Germany, 15.45pm 19th August 2018.
Many small (2mm body) black flies - at the edge of the water - in my bird-bath - in my vegetable garden.
Some were walking on the water, others were mating.
On the following days I only noticed 2 or 3 around the water.
Thanks in advance
Ray
Edited by Ray Perry on 11-09-2021 21:01
Posted by Ray Perry on 23-08-2018 04:59
#2
Standing, walking, and jumping on water surface.
Posted by Ray Perry on 23-08-2018 05:02
#3
Top image:- Male, the smaller, approaching female before mating.
Bottom image:- mating.
Posted by Ray Perry on 23-08-2018 05:06
#4
One was captured then released and photographed on kitchen window.
Posted by Ectemnius on 23-08-2018 08:40
#5
Hi Ray Perry,
The wing venation suggests Sphaeroceridae; Limosininae.
Looking at the behaviour and the dusting; possibly Pseudocolinella sp.
Regards,
Ectemnius
Posted by Ray Perry on 23-08-2018 18:13
#6
Thank you Ectemnius.
Much appreciated
Ray