Diptera29 species

Family Rust Flies (Psilidae)

Psilidae is a family in the order Diptera. Browse 29 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Psilidae (29)

Loxocera collaris

Identification: Wing unmarked. Pedicel (2nd antennal segment) shorter than high. Arista short pubescent. Distinguished from the similar western species L. microps by its longer antennae (first flagellomere about twice as long as the face or more), th

Loxocera cylindrica

Identification: Wing darkened at apex and posterior crossvein. Pedicel (2nd antennal segment) longer than high. Arista with long pubescence:

Loxocera fumipennis

Identification: Wing evenly infuscated. Pedicel longer than high. Arista with short pubescence.

Loxocera ojibwayensis

Identification: Description in Buck & Marshall 2006

Psila collaris

Identification: The similar P. perpolita flies in the fall

Psila fimetaria

Length up to 8 mm or more. Members of this family are often called 'Rust Flies' or 'Carrot Flies'. Many of them are bright orange. Psila merdaria is very similar. Careful examination is necessary to arrive at a safe id. There are two species which ar

Psila merdaria

Length up to 8 mm or more. Members of this family are often called 'Rust Flies' or 'Carrot Flies'. Many of them are bright orange. Psila fimetaria is very similar and careful examination is necessary to arrive at a safe id. There are two species whic