Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Sphaerocerid
Posted by Ralph Sipple on 23-03-2012 18:41
#1
Hi together,
in a kitchen for babyfood thereīs at the moment a problem with numerous dark flies. I think, this might be sphaerocerids. This group is rather difficult I think, but could sth. be said about most likely larval-substrate?
Location: Ulm, South Germany
Size: 2,5mm
Ralph
Posted by Paul Beuk on 26-03-2012 13:28
#2
Limosiinae, but impossible to say what genus/species, so hard to say what the larval substrate is. If any products related with seaweed are used (agar), then
Thoracocheat is possible. If you send me some specimens I can give you apecies ID.
Posted by Ralph Sipple on 26-03-2012 15:55
#3
Many thanks Paul! Could you please send me your postal address per PM? Havenīt found it here.
Ralph
Posted by Paul Beuk on 26-03-2012 16:07
#4
You'll find a link in the left column under 'About the site'.
Posted by Ralph Sipple on 26-03-2012 16:24
#5
Of course! Sorry Iīve overlooked it:S
Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-04-2012 11:30
#6
Leptocera (Leptocera) caenosa, with larvae feeding on all kinds of organic waste (including faeces) and by now a cosmopolitan, synanthropic species. Kitchens at the like have been reported as place of occurence.
Posted by Ralph Sipple on 04-04-2012 04:58
#7
Many thanks, Paul. I think we have to look for sth. disgusting behind the refrigerator. Its improbable that they came from outside, because thereīs a rather fine fly-screen.