Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Solva marginata

Posted by jeremyr on 13-07-2012 16:36
#1

i found these flies mating in some woods in north london and would like to know more about it. If anyone can help I'd be especially grateful as this can be included in the park's survey of invertebrates, thanks, Jeremy (a 2nd picture available)

Edited by jeremyr on 04-12-2012 01:47

Posted by Stephen R on 13-07-2012 17:11
#2

Xylomyidae. Looks like Solva marginata.

Posted by jeremyr on 13-07-2012 17:28
#3

thanks a lot Stephen, is there a confusion species that you know of or is it fairly straightforward? apparently varia has longer antennae but is similar etc
regards, jeremy

Edited by jeremyr on 13-07-2012 17:36