Thread subject: Diptera.info :: tiny dark one (no Chloropid)

Posted by Sundew on 12-02-2009 00:02
#1

Hi,
Here is another one from my garden in last June. It is a tiny black one with yellow legs, and it is no Chloropid. I am sorry I have no better pics. Is ID possible?
Thanks, Sundew

Posted by Tony Irwin on 12-02-2009 01:08
#2

Looks like Psilopa nitidula (Ephydridae)

Posted by Sundew on 12-02-2009 02:28
#3

There is much resemblance to some internet photos indeed, though my pics do not show clearly that the front leg pair is darker than the other legs. However, the antennae and particularly the aristae seem to be very typical. So I am glad to know a new species - many thanks!