Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black fly

Posted by Rafael Estevez on 30-09-2007 20:46
#1
A little bit over 5 mm. side view specimen is almost black, nevertheless from the top its abdomen looks light brown. Wings are of the same colour. I found several species "resting" on nettles in a woodmarshland near the sea side.
Photo taken this same afternoon in Corujo-Vigo (Spain)
Commoents as always are wellcome.
Rafael

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 30-09-2007 20:53
#2
Reminds me of Minettia longipennis, but not sure. Have you got once again a dorsal view ? Wink

Posted by Kahis on 30-09-2007 21:42
#3
Definitely Minettia, but not necessary longipennis.

Posted by Rafael Estevez on 30-09-2007 22:14
#4
Got this shot of another specimen which looked to me to have a severe injury in the scutum. Wasnt able to get much more sharpness on the body this time. Hope it helps.
Thanks again.-
Rafael

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 01-10-2007 09:08
#5
This last pict seems to be good candidate for M. longipennis to me. If Kahis doesn't disagree...

PS : as a rule of thumb, this angle of view is better for ID than a strictly lateral view. Here we can see dorsum, wing venation, legs, frons etc. in only one shot. Perhaps less aesthetic, but so more practical ! Wink

Greetings.
Edited by Stephane Lebrun on 01-10-2007 12:38