Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chloropid fly ?

Posted by LordV on 03-07-2007 16:49
#1

First time I've spotted this one- a nearly all green fly. Taken today South coast UK on a potentilla flower. 4.1mm body length

Any ideas ?

Thanks Brian V.

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Posted by Tony Irwin on 03-07-2007 18:36
#2

Hi Brian - cracking shots of a Meromyza (Chloropidae). B) Unfortunately the species are difficult to separate without reference to male genitalia, which this female does not have! :(

Posted by Paul Beuk on 03-07-2007 18:37
#3

Thickened hind femu of yellow/green with black chloropid: almost always Meromyza.

Posted by LordV on 03-07-2007 19:10
#4

Thanks for the ID Tony and Paul :)
Brian V.