Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Carnus sp?

Posted by Sesia on 19-10-2010 07:48
#1

I used Scudder & Cannings (2006) to identify this fly as Carnus (Carnidae), because it lacks abdominal sternites. However, some similar pictures on Bugguide are filed under Drosophilidae, so now i am a bit confused about the exact identity... Size is 3 mm in length. Any help is appreciated!

Location: Cawston, BC, Canada
Date: 19. VI. 2009
Habitat: Apple orchard surrounded by Artemisia tridentata scrubland

Image 1: http://img839.ima...eral1.jpg/
Image 2: http://img716.ima...eral2.jpg/

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-10-2010 09:32
#2

It looks like a species of Drosophila to me.