Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What family? tiny(3mm), round-headed, ant-like.-->Sepsidoscinis maculipennis

Posted by guplox on 12-02-2022 11:49
#1
Observed on a bamboo leaf, the round head reminds me of a Sepsidae but it didn't wave its wings. Picture taken in east China (Zhejiang province), recently. Any clue towards a possible family? Thanks in advance.
Edited by guplox on 12-02-2022 13:41

Posted by guplox on 12-02-2022 12:01
#2
This picture was taken last year. I think they are the same species.

Posted by Roger Thomason on 12-02-2022 12:24
#3
Chloropidae, Sepsidoscinis maculipennis

https://diptera.i...d_id=97342

Posted by guplox on 12-02-2022 12:35
#4
Wow, awesome! Didn't expect a species level! Thank you so much for the ID and the very helpful link! TumbsUp