Thread subject: Diptera.info :: brachycera with plumose antenna --> Stenomicra soniae

Posted by Carnifex on 22-05-2018 13:49
#1
Hi,

what family does this specimen belong to?
It has a plumose antenna, but I don't dare to say if its ending is forked or not. Doesn't look like Drosophilidae to me, so I give it a try with Periscelidae.
Length 2,5mm, found in Vienna on May 22nd.

Found the walking behaviour interesting: instead of moving forward, most of the time it walked sideways in some sort of 'gliding' movement.

Best,
Lorin
Edited by Carnifex on 24-05-2018 05:00

Posted by Carnifex on 22-05-2018 13:50
#2
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Posted by Ectemnius on 22-05-2018 13:59
#3
Hello Carnifex,

This is a Stenomicridae! Judging on the black bands on the hind femora and tibia Stenomicra soniae.
Did you collect the specimen? And can you tell something about the habitat and/or plant you caught it in/on?

Kind regards,

Ectemnius

Posted by Carnifex on 22-05-2018 21:34
#4
I added another picture, where the milky wing veins and maybe also the white base can be seen. St. soniae confirmed?

I still have the specimen, can provide it if of interest. Habitat info will follow

Best,
Lorin

Posted by Ectemnius on 23-05-2018 06:54
#5
Hi Carnifex,

Yes, it is Stenomicra soniae. And yes, I would be interested in the specimen! Grin I'll send you a pm.

Greetings,

Ectemnius