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Hippoboscidae? NO <Coelopidae C.frigida
Roger Thomason
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These were photographed at night at a lit window. Looking through the Gallery, the only flies that seem similar are Hippoboscidae. On my Checklist are one species; Ornithomya chloropus. Can anyone confirm?
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NO, I can deny.

This is some Acalyptratae, like Heleomyizidae or something.
Change the title and try to get the attention of those experts.


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Coelopidae?
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Coelopa sp. it is a coelopid. Wink
 
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Thanks guys,for putting me right (again).(Kelp flies).I have C.frigida on the list. These were photographed at the Airport I work at,which is situated by the sea. I haven't noticed them there during the day. Must be attracted to the security lights at night.
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Yes, I'd agree with C. frigida, though you have flagged up an interesting case of convergent morphology - flattened shape, greasy apearance and small eyes.
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Yes Tony, it describes me down to a T. Frown.
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