Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Mycetophilidae ?

Posted by Stephen on 02-11-2006 13:12
#1

This is Mycetophilidae? My ID is based on the stout leg bristles and the humped thorax.

Is it possible to be more specific with the ID? Is this a male or female and how does one tell in this family?

Attracted to lights, October 2006, West Virginia USA. Length 5.5 mm.

Posted by Stephen on 02-11-2006 13:15
#2

Here's the lateral view.

Posted by Xespok on 02-11-2006 20:37
#3

Mycetophilidae for sure.