Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empid with red mite, Sweden

Posted by morfa on 08-06-2007 13:00
#1

A small (4mm) empid with a relatively large parasitic mite on it's back. Possible to ID?

//John

Edited by morfa on 08-06-2007 13:03

Posted by Paul Beuk on 08-06-2007 13:23
#2

A species of Rhamphomyia (Holoclera). I do not think it will be possible to give a reliable id to species level for this female.

Posted by morfa on 08-06-2007 13:58
#3

Many thanks Paul!

/John