Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lauxaniidae: Minettia sp.

Posted by ESant on 17-10-2021 12:03
#1
Hello,

I photographed this fly near Monte Giano (RI), Italy, 1250m a.s.l. on August 14th 2021. I think it is a Lauxaniidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
Edited by ESant on 18-10-2021 07:26

Posted by ESant on 17-10-2021 12:04
#2
Photo 2:

Posted by John Carr on 17-10-2021 14:32
#3
Minettia. Note the pale stripe above the antennae.

Posted by ESant on 18-10-2021 07:25
#4
Thank you very much John!