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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tiny Fly, Bright Red Eye

Posted by Stephen on 04-08-2006 11:13

This fly measured 3.5 mm from the front of the face to the rear of the wings.

The fly was on a squash plant, in an open area but near woodlands, in West Virginia USA. The date was 29 July 2006.

ID help appreciated!

Posted by Stephen on 04-08-2006 11:14

Here's the dorsal view.

Posted by Jan Willem on 04-08-2006 11:23

Hi Stephen,

Might be Drosophilidae. I'm curious what the specialists will make of this species.

Jan Willem

Posted by Tony Irwin on 04-08-2006 11:25

Drosophila (Drosophilidae). Can't offer more than that!