Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Milichiidae ?

Posted by LordV on 24-05-2012 07:28
#1

Thought this was a scuttle fly (Phoridae) but did think those two forward spiky bits at the bottom of the head were a bit odd. Someone suggested it may be Milichiidae
Taken a couple of days ago. South coast UK.
Thanks for any info
Brian V.

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Edited by LordV on 24-05-2012 07:29

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-05-2012 12:14
#2

Defenitely Phyllomyza.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-05-2012 12:34
#3

Looks like Phyllomyza flavitarsis. Did you collect the specimen for verification?

Posted by LordV on 24-05-2012 16:05
#4

Paul Beuk wrote:
Looks like Phyllomyza flavitarsis. Did you collect the specimen for verification?


Thanks for the ID Paul - fraid I did not collect a specimen

Brian v.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-05-2012 20:15
#5

Better go back and collect one, then. ;)