Insect for ID, Hants (UK), 09.09.23 (1 Viewer)

[pdwinter]

This was on my study windowsill yesterday but I'm unsure if it's lepidoptera or one of the diptera species that looks like a moth.

Any pointers gratefully received.

 

[Jim M.]

Quick comment: think it's a crane fly.

 

[salticus]

I think it's a fly. You can see what look like halteres sticking out either side.

 

[Ficedula]

This was on my study windowsill yesterday but I'm unsure if it's lepidoptera or one of the diptera species that looks like a moth.

Any pointers gratefully received.

Hi Paul, I know you have a low opinion of my ID skills, so please ignore this if you want, but this is clearly Diptera-Nematocera and I would suggest Ceratopogonidae, but without details of wing venation and mouthparts etc cant go further.

 

[pdwinter]

Struggling to think of any replies I've given in this forum which would imply I thought you have poor ID skills - but I'll check through when I get back to UK.
Always grateful for suggestions and I'll do some research when I've got a WiFi connection.
I did get a reply from a fb group - but forgot to update this thread. I've attached the replies I got there.