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Diptera.info :: Bulky little fly with tiny head
Posted by
Juergen Peters
on 03-09-2006 19:53
#1
Hello!
To which family does this 3-4 mm fly (pics taken yesterday in Ostwestfalen/Germany at a hedge) belong? I have no idea... Thanks in advance!
Posted by
Kahis
on 03-09-2006 20:10
#2
Phoridae. They have an utterly characteristic wing venation which is unfortunately not well visible in your photo.
Posted by
Juergen Peters
on 03-09-2006 21:01
#3
Hello, Kahis!
Many thanks for your reply!
Posted by
Robert Nash
on 04-09-2006 09:05
#4
For more info go to the Glossary (top left) >S>Scuttle flies then follow the link to the Wikipedia page.
Chhers Robert
Posted by
Juergen Peters
on 05-09-2006 21:31
#5
Hello, Robert!
Robert Nash wrote:
For more info go to the Glossary (top left) >S>Scuttle flies then follow the link to the Wikipedia page.
Thanks! It's a very interesting family!
