Posted by Oryctes on 30-01-2024 19:13
#1
Oryctes : France : Lille : 59000 : 29/01/2024
Altitude : 37 m - Taille : 2,5 à 3 mm
Réf. : 336204
Hello,
I found this little fly in the ivy in my garden in Lille (North, France). It was on January 29, 2024.
I think it is the Chloropidae family, genus
Elachiptera. The most likely species would be
E. bimaculata versus
E. austriaca.
I don't know if my photo will allow a precise identification but what is your opinion about the species of this little fly ?
Thanks iin advance,
Dominique
Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-02-2024 10:13
#2
The difference should be in the number of lateral setae on the scutellem and the co9lour of the scutellum: one on a yellow margin in
bimaculata, three on a black margin in
austriaca. This then should be
bimaculata.
Posted by Oryctes on 02-02-2024 19:15
#3
Thank you Paul for your answeer and for all these details.
It is interesting to learn that identification also takes into account the appearance of the scutellum.
I would like to photograph this species more completely. These last days I tried to find the fly in the garden but without success...
Sincerely,
Dominique