Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fanniidae or Muscidae? (30.07.19) --> Fannia sp.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-08-2019 20:16
#1

Hello,

another fly from the light in our garden (northwest Germany). Only about 3.5-4 mm.

Edited by Juergen Peters on 07-08-2019 17:59

Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-08-2019 20:16
#2

Pic #2

Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-08-2019 20:17
#3

Pic #3, with Tricholauxania praeusta (Lauxaniidae).

Posted by Jan Maca on 07-08-2019 10:54
#4

A female of Fannia, further determination difficult.

Posted by johnes81 on 07-08-2019 11:55
#5

I agree with Jan. The leg chaetotaxy doesn't fit any Muscidae that i am familiar with. I can't see the a2 vein either. I also vote for a Fannia female.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 07-08-2019 17:58
#6

Thanks a lot, Jan and John!