Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Psilidae from Southern France

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 01-02-2009 17:51
#1

This Psilidae comes from the departement Gers in Southern France, it was caught May 2007.
It has infuscated wings, a big normal rounded head and the arista is quite thickened. It's about 5 mm.
Anyone familiar with it?
Greetings, Gerard

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 01-02-2009 18:04
#2

Hi Gerard, my guess would be Chyliza extenuata which arista matches with this one.

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 01-02-2009 23:14
#3

Hi Stephane,
Yes, you must be right. I found it in one of my books, but I wasn't sure because my book didn't mention the darkened wings. There might be some variation in it!
Thanks!
Greetings