Posted by Will van Niekerk on 15-03-2012 12:00
#1
I tried using a different key.
I'm not sure it was successful.
Small, as the piece of wood it perched upon is not more than 15mm thick, it, in turn, can't be more than 5-6 mm long, and I would suggest 4-5.
11 March 2011
On partially rotten timber
In an ornamental garden
Bosham, West Sussex.
Edited by Will van Niekerk on 15-03-2012 15:56
Posted by Stephen R on 15-03-2012 14:20
#2
This one belongs in Anthomyiidae. (The parafacial/parafrontal strip widens around the antennal base - in Fannia it is like a continuous strap. For confirmation, in the full-resolution image you should be able to see the shape and length of the anal veins.)
If you can see hairs on the eyes I would go for
Lasiomma sp. Otherwise just Anthomyiidae male.
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 15-03-2012 15:56
#3
No (visible) hairs on the eyes.
I'll just change title to Anthomyiidae, then.
Thanks,
Will.