Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Protoclythia?

Posted by Patrick Le Mao on 22-10-2013 21:01
#1

I've found this tiny Platypezidae in the web of of this attractive green spider (Nigma walkenaeri). I think it could be Protoclythia rufa...

What is your opinion?

Patrick

Posted by Patrick Le Mao on 22-10-2013 21:03
#2

A better view of the fly

Edited by Patrick Le Mao on 22-10-2013 21:03

Posted by jeremyr on 23-10-2013 04:18
#3

Yes, it's P. rufa, a female. You can see the pattern of light frosting on the abdomen.
These spiders seem to like Flat-footed flies, I found one yesterday with a Platypeza

Jeremy

Posted by Patrick Le Mao on 24-10-2013 17:06
#4

Thanks a lot Jeremy!:)

Yes, these spiders have very often Platypizidae in their web!