Sciarid Fly, Mushroom Fly, Dark-winged Fungus Gnat

Taken on 5th July 2007, Lincoln UK. It was hanging around on a dahlia where there was black aphids on the stems.

by wallaby1 Jul 24, 2007 11:32 PM

The abdomen is black on top and bottom with bright yellow sides.

by wallaby1 Jul 24, 2007 11:37 PM

The head is very small!

by wallaby1 Jul 24, 2007 11:40 PM

Beautiful wings!

by wallaby1 Jul 24, 2007 11:43 PM

It's like Venetian glass, amazing for a mere Sciarid fly.

by wallaby1 Jul 24, 2007 11:45 PM