Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Three awesome little Acalyptrates from today N.3

Posted by pwalter on 05-08-2009 22:14
#1

This third one is the smallest, only 2 mm long. It was drowning in a swimming pool. Maybe an Ephydrid...

Posted by Paul Beuk on 05-08-2009 22:17
#2

Ephydridae? Which was that genus with the white lunula?

Posted by Stephen R on 05-08-2009 22:19
#3

Do you mean Hydrellia?

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 06-08-2009 07:07
#4

>This third one is the smallest, only 2 mm long. It was drowning in a swimming pool.

You've got a keen eye! How deep did it sink before becoming so nice and dry? :)

Posted by pwalter on 06-08-2009 07:43
#5

:D I just waited at one spot, while the water was flowing around because the circulator, and took every interesting-looking flies :) My little cousine helped and asked from every one what it was.

Edited by pwalter on 06-08-2009 07:45

Posted by Tony Irwin on 06-08-2009 20:19
#6

I'd agree with Hydrellia. I won't suggest a species, though!