Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Leptometopa <= Small grey couple - ID?

Posted by eklans on 02-06-2020 09:32
#1

Hi, I've found this copulating couple (~3 mm) on a wall 20200531 and I am not able to identify even the family. Chamaemyidae? Milichiidae?
White: wings, genae, several rings on tibiae and tarsi.
Black stripes on the head.
Red stripe on the eyes.
Unfortunately this is the only usable photo.

Does anyone know these flies?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Eric

Edited by eklans on 02-06-2020 14:15

Posted by John Carr on 02-06-2020 13:50
#2

Reminds me of Leptometopa but I can't see enough to be sure.

Posted by eklans on 02-06-2020 14:14
#3

Thank you very much, John, that's an excellent clue, I'll check the net with the original and even at the first glimpse I think it may be L. latipes.

Greetings, Eric