Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Little grey ephydrid (?)

Posted by Rui Andrade on 08-09-2008 18:25
#1

Is an ID possible?

location: Apúlia, Portugal
date: 06/09/2008

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Posted by Tony Irwin on 08-09-2008 19:14
#2

Tethina, I think.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 08-09-2008 22:53
#3

So I'm confusing Ephydridae with Tethinidae. This species was very common on flowers on the beach.
Thank you for your help Tony!

Posted by Rui Andrade on 09-09-2008 16:11
#4

According to Lorenzo Munari it should be Tethina illota.:)