Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lauxaniidae for ID, N Spain

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 24-09-2011 18:30
#1

I was told this is a Minettia sp. Any chance to get the species? Taken at Gijon, coastal N Spain on the 10th September 2011. In a garden near urban area. Thanks in advance!

Posted by Sundew on 24-09-2011 18:57
#2

Your fly resembles mine (http://www.dipter...ost_184340) and has no presutural dorsicentral bristles as well. So it might also be Minettia longiseta, but I do not know the Spanish Lauxaniids!
Regards, Sundew

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 24-09-2011 19:15
#3

Thanks a bunch, Sundew! At least it is something and certainly Minettia longiseta can be found in Spain! :) The only trouble is that there are another 17 species of Minettia here!! :o :o :o

If I only know that Minettia longiseta is distinctive enough, that good be real good news ;)

But you have given me the hint to start my research ;) Thanks a lot!!