Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydrid?

Posted by nielsyese on 02-02-2010 16:15
#1

Sorry for the bad pictures, but can anyone help me with the determination of this fly? I think it's an ephydrid, but I'm far from sure. The fly was found in the Netherlands. 1,8 mm long. Thanks.

Posted by nielsyese on 02-02-2010 16:15
#2

2nd pic

Posted by nielsyese on 02-02-2010 16:16
#3

3rd picture

Posted by nielsyese on 02-02-2010 16:16
#4

4th picture: Notice the long hair!!

Posted by nielsyese on 02-02-2010 16:16
#5

And the last one

Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-02-2010 16:18
#6

Sphaeroceridae, Limosiinae. If you pop it into the mail to me at the Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht I can identify it further.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 08-02-2010 11:53
#7

Spelobia (s.str.) cf. clunipes. I would need to prepare the abdomen to see syntergite 1+2 better and to examine the spermathecae to be certain.

More precise locality data are desirable. ;)

Posted by nielsyese on 08-02-2010 19:26
#8

Locality: Exactly here: http://waarneming.nl/waarneming/view/46323760
I saw the fly when lifting up a little mossy stone. Near the sea. Just one specimen.
Date: 31/01/2010