Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Minettia

Posted by frbel1 on 14-09-2019 19:34
#1

Hello,
Which species could be this Minettia with a single pair of spots on abdomen? Following Shatalkin key and disregarding color of palpus, maybe tinctiventris, but, then, shouldn't there be a black spot between the antennae?
(French Riviera, 03-IX-2019, wing length 5,4mm)
Thanks in advance.

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos239/temp/62.jpg

Posted by Paul Beuk on 16-09-2019 09:13
#2

Yes, this one is tricky, but I will not say anything definite without the actual specimen...

Posted by frbel1 on 21-09-2019 12:58
#3

Thank you, Paul. Following your answer, I tried to collect similar specimens at this place but did not succeed.