Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Vinegar Fly (Drosophilidae)?
Posted by richardjjones on 05-01-2011 03:10
#1
I have had a good look at the CSIRO site which is a little lacking & ozanimals.com which is a little more helpful however I have not been able to locate an image of a similar fly to assist with identification. Image taken in the warm temperate rainforests behind Thirroul on the South Coast of NSW Australia, elevation of about 200meters above sea level. The fly was about the size of a Vinegar Fly (Drosophilidae). New to diptera.info and the identification of diptera.
Edited by richardjjones on 05-01-2011 04:34
Posted by Paul Beuk on 05-01-2011 10:11
#2
I am more inclined to think it might be a lauxaniid...
Posted by Steve Gaimari on 05-01-2011 19:46
#3
Yes, this is a lauxaniid. The species is Sapromyza pictigera Malloch. Absolutely beautiful species, and not uncommon at all in Queensland and New South Wales.
Posted by richardjjones on 06-01-2011 04:31
#4
Thanks for that Paul & Steve. Sapromyza pictigera Malloch how do you begin to remember that. Much appreciated :)
Posted by JariF on 06-01-2011 07:28
#5
Beautiful fly, please add the pictures to the gallery.