Thread subject: Diptera.info :: >Dryomyzidae, very likely Neuroctena anilis

Posted by nick upton on 23-11-2014 14:20
#1
Is it possible to ID these Suillia from these photos. S. variegata maybe?

c 8mm with dark markings on wings, with initially 2 males riding on a female, competing to mate. One was then doslodged and copulation proceeded, with repeated stabbing action form the male rather than the pair being locked together.

19.10.14 Gloucestershire woodland, UK.
Edited by nick upton on 23-11-2014 18:34

Posted by nick upton on 23-11-2014 14:22
#2
Another view

Posted by nick upton on 23-11-2014 14:23
#3
Mating

Posted by nick upton on 23-11-2014 14:24
#4
Single male after being dislodged

Posted by nick upton on 23-11-2014 14:25
#5
A different species? Greyer abdomen. Hanging around nearby.

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 23-11-2014 18:28
#6
The last picture shows a male Suillia indeed. The other are all Dryomyzidae, very likely Neuroctena anilis.

Posted by nick upton on 23-11-2014 18:33
#7
Many thanks for your expert input and correction Stephane.