Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small black fly with big red eyes

Posted by Dima DD on 21-02-2006 13:11
#1
I've shot this small big-eyed fly (about 3 mm) at September 1, 2005 near St.-Petersburg. At first glance, it resembles Pipunculidae, but I'm not sure. Sorry for bad image quality...:( Is it enough for identification? Next summer I'll try to take better photos with macro-lens.
Thank you in advance,
Dima.
www.diptera.info/forim/5-1244-1.jpg
www.diptera.info/forim/5-1244-2.jpg

Posted by Paul Beuk on 21-02-2006 13:25
#2
It's been a while since I looked at the Platypezidae, but it could well be Paraplatypeza atra.

Posted by Dima DD on 22-02-2006 00:12
#3
Thank you, Paul!
These eyes look even bigger than eyes of big-eyed flies! :)
Dima.