Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Minettia --> Minettia lupulina

Posted by Lavendel on 19-01-2021 06:47
#1

Hi, Is it possible to ID these two Minettia's. Could it be Minettia desmometopa.
Both found in the dunes, Holland (may and june 2020)

Edited by Lavendel on 22-01-2021 06:51

Posted by Lavendel on 19-01-2021 06:47
#2

same fly, other view.

Edited by Lavendel on 19-01-2021 06:48

Posted by Lavendel on 19-01-2021 06:49
#3

The second fly june 2020

Posted by eklans on 19-01-2021 11:32
#4

Hi Sandra, Minettia (Minettia) lupulina?

Greetings, Eric

Posted by Mark-uk on 19-01-2021 18:43
#5

Hind femur mostly yellowish.

So would agree with lupulina

Very nice photos!

Edited by Mark-uk on 19-01-2021 18:45

Posted by Paul Beuk on 21-01-2021 08:45
#6

In desmometopa the black on the scutellum does not extend onto the dorsal suface.

Posted by Lavendel on 22-01-2021 06:50
#7

Many thanks, Eric, Mark and Paul!