Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyiidae sp.?
Posted by Azuro on 17-02-2024 11:00
#1
Hello everyone,
I found the fly on February 16, 2024 on a dry meadow in northeastern Bavaria/ Germany. Size about 5mm.
Is Anthomyiidae sp. correct?
Best regards, Thomas
Posted by Azuro on 17-02-2024 11:01
#2
Another pic...
Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-02-2024 11:10
#3
The head reminds me of some
Phorbia species, but I am not certain.
Posted by John Carr on 17-02-2024 16:02
#4
An acalyptrate. Notice the wing is darkened between Sc and R1, no distinct rows of acrostichal or dorsocentral bristles, incomplete transverse suture, fronto-orbital bristles not of the calyptrate form, no strong bristles on tibiae.
Posted by John Carr on 17-02-2024 16:07
#5
Compare
Earomyia lonchaeoides, an early spring species.
Posted by Azuro on 18-02-2024 02:50
#6
Thank you, Tony Irwin and John Carr! Earomyia lonchaeoides looks good and the season is right too. Best regards, Thomas