Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A shore fly with reduced wings (Nostima semialata)
Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 28-03-2010 20:21
#1
March 28, 2010, Naro-Fominsk, Moscow region, Russia. Among dry grass, very small (around 1.5 mm). Prefers jumping, not flying.
Posted by pwalter on 28-03-2010 21:04
#2
Very nice!
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 28-03-2010 21:15
#3
This is an amazing ephydrid. Very nice photos.
Posted by Kahis on 28-03-2010 21:43
#4
A
Hyadina?
Posted by Tony Irwin on 30-03-2010 00:21
#5
A classic
Nostima (though not as well-striped as
picta) great shots, Dima!
Posted by Cranefly on 30-03-2010 05:20
#6
The fly has 2 dc and arista with short rays. So it is Nostima.
Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 30-03-2010 11:39
#7
Thanks a lot to all of you - will scout that place tomorrow for more specimens.