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Not sure what to make of this fly, Phoridae, maybe?

It was not a large fly, but I did not get a measurement and was not able to get a second photo, either.:(

Photographed yesterday, woodlands, West Virginia USA.

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Yes, Phoridae.

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Thank-you Nikita, with your confirmation I am now going to ask the Nearctic guru of Phoridae if he would be kind enough to comment on the genus or species ID.

I photographed these again today and this time I did measure them: only 2.4 mm from the front of the eyes to the rear of the wings.

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The specialist in Nearctic Phoridae, Brian V. Brown, tells me that this is Megaselia sp., and adds that there should be a couple of hundred species in my area (in all of our areas, I suppose!). Female, of course.

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Hi Stephen,

As you have found out this is a Phorid! And I really have to say that it is a good photo! I really like it! Am I allowed to copy this photo to my favourites? I am working on a private Phoridae side. It would be very kind of you to allow me to use it there? I will add your name, that?s clear. Please give me a short ok, if you agree.

best wishes
Sabine

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Sabine, I'd be happy to have you use the photo on your site, please credit Stephen Cresswell. And the expert has identified it as the genus Megaselia.