Have keyed this fly to Elachiptera but cannot find any online keys that go beyond genus. Can anyone advise if a key is available or assist with identification of this one please. Can upload additional photos if I know what features I am looking for. It was attracted to my moth trap in my garden in North Essex at the end of December 2021. Thorax is completely black.
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The very long tubercles on…
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The very long tubercles on the scutellum suggest that this is Elachiptera tuberculifera. Draft keys are available from John and Barbara Ismay (see Recording/Chloropid Study Group).
Thanks, Tony. The scutellar…
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Thanks, Tony. The scutellar tubercles are impressive. I have emailed John and Barbara.
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