Thread subject: Diptera.info :: 6011483

Posted by robirdman on 19-08-2006 23:53
#1
Ryerson CA,ILLINOIS August 11, 2006
Was on a white fungus by log.
Edited by robirdman on 19-08-2006 23:57

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-08-2006 23:55
#2
Reminds me of Asteiidae.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-08-2006 11:27
#3
The abdominal pattern is reminiscent of Asteidae. However the marked costal break, with costa thickened immediately before, single pair of dorsocentrals and apparently velvety scutellum all add up to Mycodrosophila (Drosophilidae). Being found on a fungus fits as well!Wink

Posted by robirdman on 21-08-2006 15:32
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Thanks very much. It was with several unstriped similar sized flies that I assumed were Drosophilids. Perhaps they are in the same genus. I'll follow with a jpeg.