Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Yellow fly with red eyes, about 2 mm, Family?

Posted by Stephen on 24-06-2007 17:03
#1
This tiny yellow fly was resting on a leaf. It allowed me only two photographs (from approximately the same angle) before flying off.

I estimate the size at about 2 mm but am not certain. Anyhow this fly was tiny.

Even without photos from other angles, can anyone tell me the family?

West Virginia USA, 16 June 2007.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 24-06-2007 17:05
#2
yes! Nothingidae. Grin lol eheh


ps just kidding. Smile

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-06-2007 17:15
#3
Agromyzidae, maybe Cerodontha.

Posted by Stephen on 25-06-2007 01:36
#4
Paul, thanks for taking the time to ID this for me!