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Green-eyed Fly Flores, Indonesia
Mark27	#1 Posted on 28-05-2012 11:16
Member Location: Posts: 61 Joined: 26.12.11	I took this pic at the foot of Mt Kelmiutu on the island of Flores. I hope somebody can help me out with the identification. Thanks in advance. Mark Mark27 attached the following image: [103.06Kb] Edited by Mark27 on 28-05-2012 11:16


Sara21392	#2 Posted on 28-05-2012 13:11
Member Location: Posts: 1383 Joined: 07.11.10	Very nice species, maybe Rhagionidae?? Edited by Sara21392 on 28-05-2012 13:14 Sincerely yours Sara


Mark27	#3 Posted on 28-05-2012 15:20
Member Location: Posts: 61 Joined: 26.12.11	Thanks for the info Sara!


John Carr	#4 Posted on 28-05-2012 15:50
Member Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1444 Joined: 22.10.10	The wing veins seem too simple for Rhagionidae, more like Cyclorrhapha, but I can't see clearly what they are. The frons reminds me of some Brachyopini. Edit: I suppose I shouldn't rule out Stratiomyidae without a clear shot of the antennae. Edited by John Carr on 28-05-2012 15:53


Mark27	#5 Posted on 28-05-2012 15:55
Member Location: Posts: 61 Joined: 26.12.11	Thansk you John. Petty I don+t have better pics. Have from the back I could upload. Mark


John Carr	#6 Posted on 28-05-2012 16:01
Member Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1444 Joined: 22.10.10	A shot from the back might help.


Mark27	#7 Posted on 28-05-2012 16:14
Member Location: Posts: 61 Joined: 26.12.11	Seems I can only do it like this: http://observado....w/68811140 Edited by ChrisR on 28-05-2012 17:27


John Carr	#8 Posted on 28-05-2012 16:35
Member Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1444 Joined: 22.10.10	Calliphoridae, Rhinia or a relative.


Mark27	#9 Posted on 28-05-2012 20:33
Member Location: Posts: 61 Joined: 26.12.11	Thanks John, for the help!