Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another green long legged fly
Posted by DJHiker on 22-08-2014 13:02
#1
Chrysosoma species?
Location: Tissamaharana, Sri Lanka
Date: 2013-01-09
Posted by John Carr on 22-08-2014 14:05
#2
Chrysosoma leucopogon group, I think, unless the modified leg has evolved more than once.
Posted by DJHiker on 23-08-2014 16:09
#3
Hi John,
Thank you very much for your replies.
First I thought the photo's in both posts showed related but different species, but from your comment I understand they are the same.
By the way, what is a modified leg?
Regards,
David
Posted by John Carr on 23-08-2014 16:51
#4
The mid leg has two white bands. Modified legs, with colored bands, flattened segments, and bizarre appendages, are used in mating rituals.
Posted by DJHiker on 29-08-2014 19:38
#5
Thanks for the explanation.
Regards,
David