Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae?
Posted by nielsyese on 12-04-2010 14:13
#1
Hello, does someone know the name of this fly? In a big number walking and making love on brackish water. The Netherlands, today.
Edited by nielsyese on 13-04-2010 07:35
Posted by Roger Thomason on 12-04-2010 15:16
#2
Ephydridae...one for Tony ;)
Posted by Cranefly on 13-04-2010 05:54
#3
Very strange pair. The upper looks like Ephydra (5 dc?) and 3 fr-or, frons metallic, but the face is too silvery-white. Maybe glauca?
The second fly??? Paracoenia? :|
Edited by Cranefly on 13-04-2010 05:54
Posted by nielsyese on 13-04-2010 07:36
#4
I'll upload two other pictures. I don't have any lateral views, because there was all water around:)
Posted by nielsyese on 13-04-2010 07:36
#5
The last one, dancing on the water.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 13-04-2010 17:04
#6
Ephydra, but can't see enough detail to take it to species.
Posted by nielsyese on 15-04-2010 08:14
#7
Thank you all. We have only E. macellaria, riparia and scholtzi. What should I photograph better to take it next time to species? Thanks.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 15-04-2010 22:24
#8
A sharp close-up of the acrostichals (the bristles running along the middle of the thorax) would help. A specimen would be better!