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Posted by GAREL Jean-Michel on 01-08-2025 11:29

Hi,
this Ephydridae is of a small size: 1.5 mm . Moreover, Lemna are presents on our ponds. However, this Hydrellia was observed on Nymphaea . Is-it Hydrellia albilabris ? All my thanks for you reply.

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos362/big/Agromyzi%20300725.jpg

Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 31/07/2025
Altitude : NR - Taille : 1,5 mm
Réf. : 362598

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos362/big/Agro%2015%20310725.jpg

Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 31/07/2025
Altitude : NR - Taille : 1,5 mm
Réf. : 362599

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos362/big/Dipt%2015%20310725.jpg

Jean-Michel GAREL : France : Brannay : 89150 : 31/07/2025
Altitude : NR - Taille : 1,5 mm
Réf. : 362600

Posted by Tony Irwin on 01-08-2025 15:26

H. albilabris has a black, shining dorsum, with very little dusting. It also has a dense black frons, so I don't think this is albiabris. The best way of identifying Hydrellia is to dissect a male.