Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyiidae sp.?

Posted by Azuro on 17-02-2024 10:00
#1

Hello everyone,
I found the fly on February 16, 2024 on a dry meadow in northeastern Bavaria/ Germany. Size about 5mm.
Is Anthomyiidae sp. correct?
Best regards, Thomas

Posted by Azuro on 17-02-2024 10:01
#2

Another pic...

Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-02-2024 10:10
#3

The head reminds me of some Phorbia species, but I am not certain.

Posted by John Carr on 17-02-2024 15:02
#4

An acalyptrate. Notice the wing is darkened between Sc and R1, no distinct rows of acrostichal or dorsocentral bristles, incomplete transverse suture, fronto-orbital bristles not of the calyptrate form, no strong bristles on tibiae.

Posted by John Carr on 17-02-2024 15:07
#5

Compare Earomyia lonchaeoides, an early spring species.

Posted by Azuro on 18-02-2024 01:50
#6

Thank you, Tony Irwin and John Carr! Earomyia lonchaeoides looks good and the season is right too. Best regards, Thomas