Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Australian Hybotidae

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 26-02-2015 01:52
#1

Can anyone suggest a family for this fly? Light trap, Townsville, Queensland.

Edited by Graeme Cocks on 26-02-2015 04:24

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 26-02-2015 01:53
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Posted by Graeme Cocks on 26-02-2015 01:53
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Edited by Graeme Cocks on 26-02-2015 01:54

Posted by John Carr on 26-02-2015 02:28
#4

I think Tachydromiinae, probably eating the other creatures at your lights.

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 26-02-2015 03:57
#5

Thanks John. Distinctive wing venation.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 26-02-2015 12:20
#6

Gives the impression of an Elaphropeza, but I do not know whether that is indigenous to Australia...

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 26-02-2015 17:24
#7

There are two listed for Australia. I'll see if I can find a paper. Thanks.