Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Gall midge ?

Posted by LordV on 24-07-2014 19:20
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Spotted several of these tiny flies on marguerite flowers- 2nd one seems to be ovipositing. About 1.5mm body length. Taken last few days, south coast UK. Guessing they are gall midges ?

Any thoughts
Thanks
Brian v.

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Edited by LordV on 24-07-2014 19:21