Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lonchopteridae?
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 11-04-2008 17:00
#1
Dear forum,
This fly of which I took a picture this afternoon in my glasshouse resembles somewhat the fly which was id'd this morning as a Lonchoptera. But it is twice as big (approx 5 mm). Is it a Lonchoptera as well?
Best regards, Niek
Edited by Niek van Wijk on 11-04-2008 17:00
Posted by Andrzej on 11-04-2008 17:47
#2
Hmm...
Should be probably a Heleomyzid fly :)
Andrzej
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 11-04-2008 17:58
#3
Dear Andrzej,
Thank you for your reaction. I'm really getting confused: This morning I posted a thread as "Heleomyzidae?" which was in fact
Lonchopteridae, and now exactly vice-versa!
Best regards, Niek
Posted by Kahis on 11-04-2008 18:03
#4
Definitely a heleomyzid
Posted by Andrzej on 11-04-2008 18:36
#5
So, it's time to show her name: Oecothea fenestralis (Fll.) B)
Andrzej
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 11-04-2008 18:56
#6
Dear Kahis and Andzej,
Thank you, this is more than I dared to hope for!
Best regards,
Niek
Posted by pierred on 12-04-2008 05:59
#7
Hello,
Niek van Wijk wrote:
I'm really getting confused: This morning I posted a thread as "Heleomyzidae?" which was in fact
Lonchopteridae, and now exactly vice-versa!
For the Lonchopteridae, look at the very strong bristles on the head. This is a good criterion.
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 12-04-2008 07:36
#8
Dear Pierre,
Thank you very much for this information. Suggestions like these are of great help to a beginner like I am.
Best regards, Niek