Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae?
Posted by blowave on 18-12-2009 20:37
#1
Hi,
I had a few of these 1.5mm flies on a plant in my pond for a few days before the arctic weather.
Does anyone know what they are? Thanks in advance for any help.
Lincoln UK.
3 pics taken on 9th December 2009.
Janet:)
Posted by blowave on 18-12-2009 20:38
#2
pic 2
Posted by blowave on 18-12-2009 20:38
#3
pic 3
Posted by Roger Thomason on 18-12-2009 21:29
#4
Hydrellia sp. going on the white marking.
Edited by Roger Thomason on 18-12-2009 21:52
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-12-2009 21:39
#5
Hydrellia albilabris if I'm not wrong.
Posted by blowave on 18-12-2009 21:40
#6
Thanks Roger, I looked at Hydrellia cf. albilabris in the Gallery but thought the antennae were too light. I do have other pics from the same group where the antennae look more brown though, I wonder if that is variable in sexes or age?
Posted by blowave on 18-12-2009 21:41
#7
Stephane Lebrun wrote:
Hydrellia albilabris if I'm not wrong.
You beat me to posting Stephane, thanks! If that is for certain I could perhaps add a pic to the gallery showing the face.
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-12-2009 21:51
#8
Body shiny black and white lunula (and face), it has to be this species, very unique...
Posted by blowave on 18-12-2009 22:04
#9
Thank you Stephane!:)
I have searched for it here, records only show a few locations further south than I am, so this is a good find.:D
Janet