Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae ? ---> Sphaeroceridae - Limosininae
Posted by Renko on 14-04-2014 19:59
#1
Hello,
A Ephydridae (maybe ?) found in North of France, in a humid place near a wooded area, the April 13 2014
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Greetings,
Thomas
Edited by Renko on 15-04-2014 19:24
Posted by John Carr on 14-04-2014 20:15
#2
It is a good mimic of Ephydrinae, with bulging face and lateroclinate frontal bristles, but I think it is Sphaeroceridae: Limosininae.
Ephydridae would be laying eggs in or near water.
Posted by Renko on 14-04-2014 21:05
#3
Thanks you, John ! :)
There was a little bit of water nearly with vegetation
Posted by John Carr on 14-04-2014 22:26
#4
I suppose I can't be sure. It seems to have incomplete wing veins like Limosininae, but the rest is like Ephydridae.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 15-04-2014 10:43
#5
I agree with John - this is Limosininae. The very short hind basitarsus and large membranous expanse of the abdomen side also point towards Sphaeroceridae. In Ephydridae, the hind basitarsus would be longer and the tergites curve over ventrally, covering the sides of the abdomen.
Posted by Renko on 15-04-2014 19:23
#6
Thanks you very much, John and Tony :)
I will edit the title
