Thread subject: Diptera.info :: fly with dotted abdomen -> Leucopis sp.

Posted by Michael Becker on 12-11-2011 06:02
#1
Hello,

this 3-4mm fly is from last april from a coastland in southeast siciliy. I can't even guess the family. What is it?

Thanks,
Michael
Edited by Michael Becker on 13-11-2011 21:54

Posted by Sara21392 on 12-11-2011 09:10
#2
Looks like Lauxaniidae to me!

Posted by Andrzej on 12-11-2011 10:13
#3
family Chamaemyiidae, near Leucopis Smile

Posted by Sara21392 on 12-11-2011 11:24
#4
Andrzej wrote:
family Chamaemyiidae, near Leucopis Smile


Wooo, yeah, you are right!!! Cool

Posted by Michael Becker on 13-11-2011 05:46
#5
Thank you for your answers. Could it be Leucopis palumbi? This seems to be a rather frequent species in italy.

Michael


Posted by Tony Irwin on 13-11-2011 21:31
#6
I think it would be difficult to identify Leucopis from a photo, but it might be worth reposting with a new title

Posted by Michael Becker on 13-11-2011 21:56
#7
Oh, I forgot to change the subject. Now let's see whether someone knows more...

Michael