Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Psychodidae?

Posted by Martin Cooper on 25-11-2013 20:17
#1

One of the few flies still found in my garden here in Suffolk, UK. Photo taken yesterday 24 Nov 2013. This is a Psychodidae Moth Fly isn't it?

Regards,
Martin

Posted by Gunnar M Kvifte on 26-11-2013 11:52
#2

Yes. Most likely Psychoda erminea based on the flight period, but I would have to check that with specimens.

Posted by Martin Cooper on 26-11-2013 12:39
#3

Thanks Gunnar.

Posted by nielsyese on 18-12-2014 18:23
#4

Psychoda erminea has little spots all over the wing, I think Psychoda surcoufi is more likely.

Posted by Gunnar M Kvifte on 19-12-2014 16:34
#5

I agree, except that the valid name for the species is likely to be Psychoda sigma (Psychoda surcoufi is a synonym until someone demonstrates meaningful character differences)

Edited by Gunnar M Kvifte on 19-12-2014 17:01