Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lauxaniidae Minettia inusta male?

Posted by blowave on 01-01-2011 23:20
#1

Hello!

I had thought this was Minettia inusta, it is one I have but this one seemed to be a little darker infuscated on the cross veins. I'm not sure if I have had a male before though.

The confusion arose when I came across Palloptera quinquemaculata which has the extra dark spots, as well as a more orange head.

Then I came across a photo in the gallery of Minettia inusta which also appears to have some extra dark spots as well as an orange head.

I am now confused. :S

Two pics from 20th June, my garden near Lincoln UK.

Janet :|

Posted by blowave on 01-01-2011 23:20
#2

pic 2

Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-01-2011 19:49
#3

Minettia inusta it is

Posted by blowave on 02-01-2011 20:15
#4

Thanks Paul!