Thread subject: Diptera.info :: In box flowers - Mycetophilidae ?

Posted by cmherrera on 16-09-2020 16:37
#1

Just a confirmation of the family would help me a lot.

Sierra de Cazorla, JaƩn province, southeastern Spain. 25 March 2020.

Feeding on nectar of box (Buxus sempervirens) flowers, and apparently transferring pollen and behaving as a legitimate pollinator.

Edited by cmherrera on 16-09-2020 16:44

Posted by cmherrera on 17-09-2020 12:36
#2

Another view from the same individual

Posted by eklans on 17-09-2020 15:07
#3

Hi, from what I can see, it could be Greenomyia mongolica. A lateral shot may help to be sure.

Greetings, Eric

Posted by cmherrera on 17-09-2020 16:03
#4

Thanks Eric !

This is the best (horrible, actually) lateral shot I have

Posted by eklans on 17-09-2020 17:08
#5

Good enough to exclude Greenomyia with coxa I and II black.
Wings with dark patches, antenna base yellow? Dynatosoma?

Eric

Posted by cmherrera on 17-09-2020 17:15
#6

Thanks Eric. A pity that I couldn't get better photos

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-09-2020 10:42
#7

Wing venation is consistent with Leia

Posted by cmherrera on 18-09-2020 19:32
#8

Thanks Paul !