Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
Who is here? 1 guest(s)
 Asilid and Sciarid
|
|
| mick |
Posted on 10-06-2009 06:45
|
|
Member Location: Chiswick, London Posts: 16 Joined: 01.07.08 |
I am advised that the prey in the attached may be a Sciarid. I know it is not very clear, but can anyone help me further ? Thanks, Mick.
mick attached the following image:  [36.91Kb] |
|
|
|
| xylo |
Posted on 10-06-2009 08:43
|
 Member Location: Posts: 139 Joined: 21.08.04 |
Hi Mick, though the prey somewhat resembling a fungus gnat I think it is a member of Ptychopteridae. Where was the picture taken? so long, xylo |
 |
|
| mick |
Posted on 10-06-2009 08:47
|
|
Member Location: Chiswick, London Posts: 16 Joined: 01.07.08 |
Thank you xylo, taken in Hampton Court Park (acid grassland) west of London. Mick. |
|
|
|
| mick |
Posted on 10-06-2009 08:50
|
|
Member Location: Chiswick, London Posts: 16 Joined: 01.07.08 |
ps. there were plenty of Ptychoptera contaminata (type) around, so that is a good shout if the antennae look right. M. |
|
|
|
| xylo |
Posted on 12-06-2009 05:36
|
|
Member Location: Posts: 139 Joined: 21.08.04 |
Well, the antennae fit well. Especially, the whorled setae on it. Male Ptychopterids have a longer antenna. so long, xylo |
|
|
|
| Jump to Forum: |