Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Very small fly

Posted by FRV on 09-10-2018 17:07
#1

Hi,

I would like to identify this very small fly photographed on the edge of a pond, 20km West of Paris.
Length about 3mm.

Any idea of its identity/family?
Thanks for help,

FRV

Posted by John Carr on 09-10-2018 17:08
#2

Ephydridae, probably Parydra

Posted by FRV on 09-10-2018 17:11
#3

Very quick answer! Thank you John.

FRV

Posted by Tony Irwin on 10-10-2018 14:07
#4

Parydra aquila - distinguished by the very short bristles.

Posted by FRV on 10-10-2018 17:50
#5

Thank you Tony.
FRV