Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lauxaniidae? nr 2

Posted by Flippie on 02-04-2016 08:09
#1

Photographed this darkly coloured Lauxanid (I think) in Stilbay, South Africa a week ago. Around 4mm in size. Would appreciate confirmation and ideas on furthering the ID please. The focus on the second image is poor but I include it as I thought there might somehow be info in it for the experts.

Thanks

Philip

Posted by Flippie on 02-04-2016 08:10
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by John Carr on 02-04-2016 11:27
#3

Lauxaniidae. The contrasting pale first tarsomere of the fore leg may be distinctive.

Posted by Flippie on 02-04-2016 12:58
#4

Hi John. Thanks for looking and confirming the family. I will try to follow the trail locally.

Philip