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.