Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A bright yellow fly and a tiny midge, can anyone ID?
Posted by shardman on 20-07-2011 12:33
#1
I came across the two flies last week but find find an ID for them that I'm happy with, I'd really appreciate some help if anyone knows.
Yours,
Sam
Posted by Mark-uk on 20-07-2011 13:13
#2
For the yellow fly -
Beris sp. (Stratiomyidae). maybe
clavipes
(it also help to state what part of the world these where found in. time of year and habitat also help :) )
Welcome to diptera.info
Mark
Edited by Mark-uk on 20-07-2011 13:16
Posted by shardman on 20-07-2011 13:47
#3
Hi Mark, thanks for the welcome and the ID :)
Sorry I should have been a bit more detailed! These were found about a week ago in grassland/meadow in Leicester, England. It was caught in a pitfall trap (I'm collecting insect samples as part of my dissertation)
Yours,
Sam
Posted by Gunnar M Kvifte on 20-07-2011 14:06
#4
The midge belongs to the Cecidomyiidae.
Posted by shardman on 20-07-2011 20:42
#5
Thankyou both, that's extremely helpful and much appreciated:)