Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Scatophagidae? with black feet -> Lonchoptera
Posted by Michael Becker on 06-11-2008 18:21
#1
Hello,
I found this fly beginning of october in a forest region near Cologne. A Scatophagidae perhaps? What fly is it? (Length about 7-8mm)
Thanks,
Michael
Edited by Michael Becker on 06-11-2008 19:12
Posted by Andrzej on 06-11-2008 18:33
#2
It's a Lonchoptera member !
Posted by Michael Becker on 06-11-2008 18:51
#3
Thank you.
Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-11-2008 20:27
#4
Hello, Michael!
Michael Becker wrote:
What fly is it? (Length about 7-8mm)
Uhhh... The biggest
Lonchoptera I know (and they are numerous at the light every night) are between 3 and 4 mm (mostly less)!
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Posted by Michael Becker on 06-11-2008 20:37
#5
Perhaps I overestimated the size. But 3mm? I think it was at least 4-5mm, probably somewhat bigger.
Michael
Posted by Juergen Peters on 06-11-2008 20:42
#6
Hello, Michael!
Michael Becker wrote:
Perhaps I overestimated the size. But 3mm? I think it was at least 4-5mm, probably somewhat bigger.
But only, if you measure including wings... (I must admit I also tend to measure with wings, but without my
Lonchoptera would be only 2-2.5 mm).
Posted by Michael Becker on 06-11-2008 20:49
#7
Yes, you are right. I again forgot to omit the wings. So maybe the size fits to the usual Lonchoptera specimens.
Michael