Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small fly with sharp-edged abdomen (Ischiolepta pusilla/vaporariorum)

Posted by ebbek on 25-04-2023 20:23
#1
There are a lot of these small flies in the litter in our garden - which group is it? Body length 2,5 mm, long arista, spines at the back of scutellum and sharp-edged abdomen. From south Sweden today.

Regards

Krister
Edited by ebbek on 27-04-2023 14:44

Posted by ebbek on 25-04-2023 20:24
#2
Other view

Posted by ebbek on 25-04-2023 20:24
#3
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Posted by ebbek on 25-04-2023 20:25
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Posted by Juergen Peters on 25-04-2023 21:28
#5
Ischiolepta (Sphaeroceridae)?

Posted by ebbek on 26-04-2023 07:33
#6
Many thanks! I think it is Ischiolepta pusilla.

Best regards

Krister

Posted by daveb21 on 27-04-2023 09:55
#7
Hi krister,
You will need a male to be certain from genitalia. The species cannot be distinguished from I. vaporariorum otherwise.

Posted by ebbek on 27-04-2023 14:45
#8
Ok, thanks - I will look for a male!

Krister