Thread subject: Diptera.info :: sand fly
Posted by tristanba on 27-08-2008 17:43
#1
Hi,
I'm sure this is a very common species, but I cannot even place it to family. Seen recently on a sandy beach with extensive dune system in north Wales, UK.
All help much appreciated
Many thanks, Tristan
Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-08-2008 18:29
#2
Heterocheila buccata?
Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-08-2008 23:58
#3
I think this is
Xanthocanace ranula. (It would be a good one for the gallery.)
Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-08-2008 07:33
#4
Ouch. Size would have been helpful. ;)
Posted by Tony Irwin on 28-08-2008 21:40
#5
Well - it is a very crisp shot of quite a small fly! - Of course it helps to know how fine the sand is on North Wales beaches! :p
Posted by tristanba on 30-08-2008 22:13
#6
Thanks Paul & Tony - fairly coarse sand, I would have said, a medium-sized fly rather than a small one!
Could you tell me a little of the ecology of Xanthocanace ranula?
Many thanks
Tristan
Posted by Tony Irwin on 31-08-2008 14:44
#7
I wonder whether I've made another of my celebrated mistakes? :(
This might be a worn
Helcomyza ustulata. (Very much bigger than
Xanthocanace!) I'll check it out tomorrow.
Edited by Tony Irwin on 31-08-2008 14:44
Posted by Tony Irwin on 01-09-2008 15:48
#8
:( :( :(
Ooops! It is indeed a
Helcomyza ustulata.
I guess I should be pleased that I can still admit to mistakes! :)
Apologies to Paul (whose guess was better than mine! :p) and to Tristan for the confusion.
Posted by tristanba on 09-10-2008 20:29
#9
Many thanks Tony and my apologies for the late reply.
Best wishes
Tristan
Edited by tristanba on 09-10-2008 20:30