Posted by Stephen on 21-09-2006 12:47
#1
This little fly was standing on a pellet of rabbit dung.
Length of the fly, 4 mm. In woodland, West Virginia USA.
I can't seem to figure out which family. ID help appreciated!
Posted by Paul Beuk on 21-09-2006 12:49
#2
Family Sphaeroceridae. The swollen first segment of the hind tarsus is visible and relatively few families have this shape of antennae.
Posted by Robert Nash on 21-09-2006 14:39
#3
Sphaeroceridae First thought on genus
Crumomyia (
Cypsela) in older works. No time to check today.Maybe tomorrow.
Robert
Posted by Stephen on 21-09-2006 22:43
#4
Paul, Robert, Thanks for your help. I notice nearctica.com has nine species of Crumomyia listed.