Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chloropidae 2 August 2016 SW Sweden -> Chlorops sp.
Posted by Johane on 12-10-2016 18:57
#1
This Chloropidae was found in a meadow east of Gothenburg. I tried to identify it with Fauna Entomologica Scandinavica and then I came to Thaumatomyia.
Costal vein does not reach beyond R4+5 -> Chloropinae
Edited by Johane on 19-04-2020 16:16
Posted by Johane on 12-10-2016 19:00
#2
Orbital bristles all about the same size.
Posted by Johane on 12-10-2016 19:01
#3
Hind legs without enlarged femora
Posted by Johane on 12-10-2016 19:03
#4
Head rounded in side view
Posted by Johane on 12-10-2016 19:06
#5
r-m and dm-cu not approximated
Edited by Johane on 12-10-2016 19:07
Posted by Johane on 12-10-2016 19:10
#6
I think there are bristles within side margins of ocellar triangle and then it should be Thaumatomyia.
Posted by Johane on 12-10-2016 19:13
#7
However, it doesn't seem to have a flattened scutellum.
Posted by Johane on 16-10-2016 11:48
#8
Impossible even to genus level?
Posted by Sundew on 16-10-2016 19:12
#9
I am sure that fly can be identified by our expert Michael von Tschirnhaus; unfortunately he visits the forum only seldom. You should write him a Private Message, he will help.
Posted by Johane on 17-10-2016 20:20
#10
Thanks! I will contact Michael.
Posted by johnes81 on 19-10-2016 00:19
#11
looks like a grass fly to me.
Family Chloropidae (Frit Flies)
Subfamily Chloropinae (Grass Flies)
Genus Chlorops
hope this helps. I am not an expert.
Posted by von Tschirnhaus on 18-04-2020 14:01
#12
Chlorops spec. (Thaumatomyia has approximated apical scutellar setae)
Posted by Johane on 19-04-2020 16:15
#13
Many thanks for your help!