Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae - Discomyza incurva (female)

Posted by Liliane D on 26-10-2020 08:54
#1
Hello,
On 24 October 2020 in the south of France, on the Ivy.
A small fly 3.5 mm long.
Thank you for your help with identification.
Edited by Liliane D on 26-10-2020 09:51

Posted by Liliane D on 26-10-2020 08:55
#2
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Posted by eklans on 26-10-2020 09:09
#3
Hi, I think it's Discomyza incurva (Ephydridae).

Greetings, Eric

Posted by Liliane D on 26-10-2020 09:35
#4
Thank you very much Eric,
Is it possible to tell if it is a female or a male?
I read that it is a parasite of Helix pomotia.
Edited by Liliane D on 26-10-2020 09:36

Posted by eklans on 26-10-2020 09:48
#5
Hi Liliane, Helix pomatia (and other Helicidae) is correct and I'm quite sure, that it's a female.

Eric