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Platypezidae, courtesy of Stephane
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jonrichfield |
Posted on 28-02-2015 09:12
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Member Location: Somerset West South Africa Posts: 87 Joined: 04.09.14 |
I am badly confused by this "teeny fly" that a friend posted. It isn't very glossy, but looks very like an invasive little glossy fly whose name and family and biology I forget. In embarrassment and anticipated gratitude I request any ideas. Size 2-4 mm, location Grahamstown, Eastern Province, South Africa jonrichfield attached the following image: [144.96Kb] Edited by jonrichfield on 28-02-2015 12:53 |
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tristram |
Posted on 28-02-2015 09:52
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Member Location: Reading, UK Posts: 1329 Joined: 27.06.10 |
Looks like Platypezidae. (but I am not an expert!) |
Stephane Lebrun |
Posted on 28-02-2015 11:02
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Member Location: Le Havre, France Posts: 8248 Joined: 03.03.07 |
Platypezidae is correct.
Stephane. |
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jonrichfield |
Posted on 28-02-2015 12:51
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Member Location: Somerset West South Africa Posts: 87 Joined: 04.09.14 |
Stephane, you are an asset, if you will forgive my saying so! When you said Platypezidae, I did a double-take, and then the memories of that previous search came flooding back (not the same species as it happens, but so much the better). I spent a couple of hours yesterday fruitlessly trying to trace my previous search several months ago. You may be sure that this time I will document it properly! Merci beaucoup and all the best, Jon Edited by jonrichfield on 28-02-2015 13:00 |
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