Thread subject: Diptera.info :: small flies in the coastal wood

Posted by Sundew on 15-03-2008 13:31
#1

Hi,
When I wandered through the beech wood along the Baltic coast of Usedom, I saw many small flies crawling in the wet moss or sitting on grass blades. I suppose they belong all to the same species. These pics are the best my camera could produce - I hope we can at least find out a family.
Thanks, Sundew

Edited by Sundew on 15-03-2008 13:32

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 15-03-2008 13:39
#2

It is Lonchoptera sp., Lonchopteridae
Nikita

Posted by Sundew on 15-03-2008 16:00
#3

Thank you so much, Nikita - another new family for me; it's amazing.
Sundew

Posted by Kahis on 15-03-2008 16:33
#4

Probably L. lutea

Posted by Jan Willem on 15-03-2008 23:00
#5

I totally agree with Jere: Probably Lonchoptera lutea.

Posted by Sundew on 16-03-2008 00:17
#6

My happiness is at its maximum. The smaller the flies, the better you know them! Warmest thanks to all contributors,
Sundew