Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small dark fly

Posted by LordV on 06-11-2006 08:41
#1
About 3mm bodylength and missing a leg. Taken Yesterday South Coast UK.
Any ideas ?
Thanks

Brian V.



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Edited by LordV on 06-11-2006 11:20

Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-11-2006 08:45
#2
Combination of enlanrged first tarsal segment of hind leg with short third antennal segment with rather long ariste leave no doubt: Sphaeroceridae.

Posted by LordV on 06-11-2006 11:17
#3
Thanks Paul Smile
I did notice the long feathery arista Smile
Assume this is same type?
Brian V.

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Edited by LordV on 06-11-2006 11:21

Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-11-2006 12:00
#4
Yep1