Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Family

Posted by Tony T on 22-03-2007 18:59
#1

New Brunswick, Canada. 21 March 2007. Body length: 4mm. Assumed this fly overwintered as an adult as weather is still unseasonably cold with plenty of snow on the ground.
Do the striped eyes help in identification? Expect to see striped eyes on Tabanids but not on other families.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 22-03-2007 19:13
#2

Lauxaniidae, I think.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 22-03-2007 20:24
#3

Yep. Maybe Steve Gaimari can tell more.

Posted by Steve Gaimari on 22-03-2007 20:56
#4

Hello - very nice photo. A perfect example of Sapromyza brachysoma Coquillett (Lauxaniidae) - a very widespread Nearctic species.
Cheers,
Steve

Posted by Tony T on 22-03-2007 21:18
#5

Thanks to you all. Especially pleased to actually get a species name so thanks Dr. Gaimari.