Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Possibly Milichiidae? Or Aulacigastridae? --> Ephydridae

Posted by Alex Royden on 21-08-2012 21:12
#1
Hi all,

Was wondering if someone could please help me out with this one, even just a family would be ace, I realise the pics aren't great, but it's really been bugging me and showing up loads around cattle in Cheshire, UK.

Thanks!
Edited by Alex Royden on 21-08-2012 22:14

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 21-08-2012 21:19
#2
I'd say Ephydridae.

Posted by Alex Royden on 21-08-2012 21:37
#3
Ok cool! Thanks!

I've attached a pic from another angle in case it helps...

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 21-08-2012 21:49
#4
yep. Ephydridae!

T. Irwin or Cranefly.. can tell more about the genus.
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 21-08-2012 21:50

Posted by Alex Royden on 21-08-2012 21:59
#5
Thanks so much! Smile
Edited by Alex Royden on 21-08-2012 22:14

Posted by Tony Irwin on 21-08-2012 23:18
#6
Scatella paludum