Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscidae - Coenosia agromyzina

Posted by Liliane D on 18-10-2018 13:04
#1

Hello,
In the south of France, on 11 October 2018 on ivy.
Small diptera of about 3 to 3.5 mm. From the top of the head to the end of the wings = 4.5 mm measured.
I only have this picture and I don't know if identification is possible.
Thank you for your help.

Edited by Liliane D on 19-10-2018 18:32

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 19-10-2018 16:04
#2

My guess Coenosia agromyzina

Posted by Liliane D on 19-10-2018 18:25
#3

Thank you very much Nikita,
I learn that the genus Coenosia is composed of predatory flies.
It is therefore not on ivy for nectar but for some prey attracted by flowering.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 19-10-2018 21:45
#4

Yes, not for nectar!