Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Family ID request

Posted by John Hudson on 24-11-2010 06:41
#1

Seen in Juneau, Alaska. Would like to know family. thanks.

Edited by John Hudson on 24-11-2010 06:49

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-11-2010 08:33
#2

The fly just emerged and is not fully developed so it is no easy job to identify. I wondered if it might be an ephydrid: apparently big mouthparts, shape of the antennae...

Posted by Tony Irwin on 24-11-2010 19:13
#3

I'd agree with Ephydridae. Any habitat details?

Posted by John Hudson on 29-11-2010 03:04
#4

The specimen emerged from an aquarium so not sure where the larva originated. Thanks for the educated guess.
John