Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lauxaniidae?->No, Zaprionus (Anaprionus) prob.

Posted by guplox on 03-11-2023 11:05
#1

Photographed today, around 6mm in body length. Lauxaniidae? Thanks!

Edited by guplox on 04-11-2023 10:34

Posted by John Carr on 03-11-2023 12:03
#2

Not Lauxaniidae – 3 fronto-orbital bristles, subcostal break present, eyes haired.

Posted by guplox on 03-11-2023 12:36
#3

Thank you for ruling out Lauxaniidae! |t

Posted by Jan Maca on 03-11-2023 19:30
#4

Probably a Zaprionus, subg, Anaprionus, Identification often needs the study of male genitalia.

Edited by Jan Maca on 03-11-2023 19:34

Posted by guplox on 04-11-2023 10:32
#5

Great ID! Thank you! |t