Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae - Limnellia quadrata

Posted by MorganA on 19-03-2022 20:40
#1
Found this on my house wall today 19th March 2022.

Mid Norway

When I was looking in the stereomicroscope the palps didn't look pale at all, but on the pics they seem a bit pale.

Is it possible to tell if it is L. surturi or quadrata?
Edited by MorganA on 20-03-2022 09:16

Posted by MorganA on 19-03-2022 20:40
#2
Wing

Posted by MorganA on 19-03-2022 20:40
#3
Face

Posted by MorganA on 19-03-2022 20:41
#4
Face

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-03-2022 08:57
#5
This is Limnellia quadrata. The intense black spots attached to vein R4+5 are diagnostic. The palp colour is sometimes difficult to determine.

Posted by MorganA on 20-03-2022 09:16
#6
Great, thank you Tony!TumbsUp