Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small empidid. maybe Anthepiscopus/Iteaphila? (Rhamphomyia it is)

Posted by ebbek on 25-09-2024 16:44
#1

Thankful for any help with this empidid, body length 4 mm. From our garden in SW sweden today.

Edited by ebbek on 25-09-2024 18:13

Posted by ebbek on 25-09-2024 16:45
#2

Other view

Posted by ebbek on 25-09-2024 16:45
#3

Other view

Posted by John Carr on 25-09-2024 17:05
#4

The mouthparts look wrong for Iteaphila and the fly overall more resembles Rhamphomyia.

The Nearctic and European Empididae are similar. Try the illustrated Nearctic guide at https://cjai.biol...es/sbc-48/.

Posted by ebbek on 25-09-2024 18:12
#5

Thanks! Rhamphomyia seems to be a better choice!

Krister