These images are of flies reared from larva collected in little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium). The larva hollow out the vegetative stem terminus then exit to pupate. The adults are approximately 4-5mm long.
It looks like a Psilidae. But if you want an expert view it could be a good idea to post it on www.diptera.info. There is a whole bunch of dipterist waiting for you ;-)
Its a cheese fly/ skipper, Piophila casei ................Nice snap best luck
Abhijit, Thanks for the ID effort, but the fly is some form of picture wing. The P. casei is devoid of the dark areas on the wings. I've had a coouple other ID's suggested outside of this forum. One entomologist believes it's a Eustxesta spp. and another believes it's an example of the Physiphora spp.
I am sure this is not physiphora spp. If black banding patterns are present on wings then it may be of Euxesta spp. thank you William. Have a nice day.
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