Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Australian Hybotidae

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 06-04-2015 22:57
#1

I believe this is Hybotidae. Can anyone suggest a subfamily or genus? Light trap, Townsville, Queensland.

Posted by John Carr on 07-04-2015 02:22
#2

Tachydromiinae, in the branch of the subfamily with Drapetis rather than Tachydromia.

The other subfamilies have more complicated wing veins. Hybotinae are distinctly humpbacked; that appearance is the source of the genus name Hybos.

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 07-04-2015 02:33
#3

Thanks John