Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Very common but unknown

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 26-03-2007 08:08
#1
March 24, 2007, Naro-Fominsk, Moscow region. Size 3 to 3.5mm. Very common on bark of trees (Quercus robur, Populus tremula).

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 26-03-2007 08:09
#2
Another view.

Posted by diphascon on 26-03-2007 09:31
#3
Lonchaeidae?

cheers - martin

Posted by Paul Beuk on 26-03-2007 11:07
#4
No, this is a calyptrate fly.

Posted by Kahis on 26-03-2007 14:51
#5
No, I'm pretty sure Martin is right.

Lonchaeidae, but not Lonchaea. Earomyia? I'm too bosy (read lazy) to check right now.

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 26-03-2007 15:08
#6
Thanks Jere - saw more of these today on a wooden pole in a pine wood.
Edited by Dmitry Gavryushin on 26-03-2007 16:52

Posted by Paul Beuk on 26-03-2007 15:11
#7
Collect some on alcohol and send them over. Wink

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 26-03-2007 16:55
#8
Settled - sure it's the best way Smile.