Thread subject: Diptera.info :: small fly with beak -> Usia sp. (Bombylidae)

Posted by Michael Becker on 25-09-2011 05:31
#1
Hello,

this photo is from last april from Sicilia. The fly was about 4mm long. The photo is not the best, but can perhaps the family or the genus be identified?

Thanks,
Michael
Edited by Michael Becker on 27-09-2011 04:41

Posted by Sara21392 on 25-09-2011 09:16
#2
Looks like Mythicomyiidae!!

Posted by Michael Becker on 26-09-2011 05:08
#3
Thank you for your answer, Sara.

Michael

Posted by Sara21392 on 26-09-2011 19:30
#4
If the ID be correct, Jorge can help you about species!! Wink

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 26-09-2011 20:02
#5
Bombyliidae - Usia sp.

Posted by Michael Becker on 27-09-2011 04:37
#6
Thank you Jorge.

Michael