Thread subject: Diptera.info :: what kind of family is it?

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 15-07-2006 00:43
#1
Hello Flyforum,

Yesterday I found this little black fly near the Amsterdam Woodforest, next to water on a bridge.
it was rather shining and mostly black.
Thorax was typical short and some round.

What kind of fly is this? Cool

greeting Robert,

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 15-07-2006 00:44
#2
and another not so good picture..
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 15-07-2006 00:45

Posted by Tony Irwin on 15-07-2006 08:32
#3
Hi Robert
I would say Muscidae (or Fanniidae or Anthomyiidae). There are not many species of this size which are so shining black. It could be Coenosia atra - though your photo appears to show a ventral apical bristle on the front tibia, which this species should not have.

Posted by Kahis on 15-07-2006 17:34
#4
Hydrotaea (Muscidae)? Looks like it has a entirely black frons and a silvery spot near the base of antenna.

Posted by Kahis on 15-07-2006 20:23
#5
Hmm. having sorted some forest flies today I have to say that this one if very close to some female Fannia. Perhaps my 1st guess was wrong.

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 15-07-2006 23:27
#6
Thank you Kahis for the direction.. Smile
I'll name it Fanniidae spec.

greeting robert,