Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae Perhaps? West Virginia USA

Posted by Stephen on 24-04-2007 01:12
#1
This fly measured 4.1 mm and was photographed near some small flowers in the mint family, growing at the edge of the forest.

Ephydridae maybe?

West Virginia USA, 21 April 2007.

Thanks in advance for any ID help!

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 24-04-2007 01:35
#2
long arista is ok for Ephydridae.
I would go for Ephydridae as well.

Posted by Chen Young on 24-04-2007 03:43
#3
first tarsal segment on the hind leg indicates Sphaeroceridae.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-04-2007 08:03
#4
Chen is right.

Posted by Stephen on 24-04-2007 14:36
#5
Thanks, gentlemen, for providing the ID, in this and my other post of this morning!