Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bulky little fly with tiny head

Posted by Juergen Peters on 03-09-2006 20:53
#1

Hello!

To which family does this 3-4 mm fly (pics taken yesterday in Ostwestfalen/Germany at a hedge) belong? I have no idea... Thanks in advance!


insekteninfos.de/forum/060901/Brachycera_spp_4mm_1.jpg

insekteninfos.de/forum/060901/Brachycera_spp_4mm_2.jpg

Posted by Kahis on 03-09-2006 21:10
#2

Phoridae. They have an utterly characteristic wing venation which is unfortunately not well visible in your photo.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 03-09-2006 22:01
#3

Hello, Kahis!

Many thanks for your reply!

Posted by Robert Nash on 04-09-2006 10:05
#4

For more info go to the Glossary (top left) >S>Scuttle flies then follow the link to the Wikipedia page.
Chhers Robert

Posted by Juergen Peters on 05-09-2006 22:31
#5

Hello, Robert!

Robert Nash wrote:
For more info go to the Glossary (top left) >S>Scuttle flies then follow the link to the Wikipedia page.


Thanks! It's a very interesting family!