Thread subject: Diptera.info :: a curious yellow fly

Posted by guenille on 20-09-2007 18:35
#1

Sorry no better pictures for this fly I have see for the first time
Thanks for help
edith

Near paris, september 19th, 7mm?
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Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 20-09-2007 18:36
#2

I'd say Lauxaniidae

Posted by Steve Gaimari on 27-09-2007 15:55
#3

This appears to be a species in the Minettia fasciata-group.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-09-2007 18:45
#4

Hehe, it IS a species of the M. fasciata group. The key can be found in Merz (2004) (see Downloads section).

Posted by guenille on 27-09-2007 20:05
#5

Curious colours for minettia.
Thanks a lot
edith