Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bradysia sp. (Sciaridae) from flower pots

Posted by kaiheller on 07-02-2008 22:17
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Black,

your species from flower pots is clearly Bradyia tilicola LOEW. It is by far the most common species, that can be found indoors. The former name, which was still used by Menzel (1999) and Gerbatchewskaya, was Bradysia amoena. But there are many other synonyms, as this species is the most often recorded due to ist synanthropic life habit.

The wing venation in Sciaridae was in former times mostly used for the identification, thus determination was quite difficult. But just one quick look at the photo of the hypopygium revealed the identity. In fact, Sciaridae are easily to recognize by the male genitalia. There are more than 600 species known from Europe and still many unknown ones. There are only very few specialists. So anyone, who is interested to know more about this fascinating family is invited to contact me. Greetings, Kai