Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rivellia sp. from Australia

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 15-03-2010 23:12
#1

This Rivellia sp. (Platystomatidae) is from a malaise trap in Townsville, QLD, Australia. It's about 4 mm.
Could somebody suggest a species?
Greetings

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 15-03-2010 23:13
#2

Another dorsal picture

Posted by Andrew Whittington on 16-03-2010 14:41
#3

I think this is Rivellia basilaris Wiedemann, 1830, a widely distributed species.

Edited by Andrew Whittington on 16-03-2010 14:41