Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small, thick fly - Norway

Posted by gedra on 16-09-2010 17:49
#1

Is it possible to determine family/species of this little fly?
It was found in May around a lake, outside of Oslo, Norway.

rgds
Geir

Posted by gedra on 16-09-2010 17:49
#2

another shot:

Posted by Andre on 16-09-2010 18:27
#3

Lauxanidae I think... by the look of it.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 16-09-2010 18:34
#4

Lonchaeidae

Posted by Iain MacGowan on 20-09-2010 09:31
#5

Gedra
It looks like a female Lonchaea sylvatica the only relatively common species of Lonchaea in the Palearctic to have all black tarsi and a dark squammal fringe. Top photo is excellent - do you mind if I use a copy on my Lonchaeidae web site?? ........ Iain

Posted by gedra on 22-09-2010 18:02
#6

Thanks for the ID! Feel free to use the photo at your site.

rgds
Geir