Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ¿Diptera?
Posted by Roden on 25-04-2015 14:39
#1
I think this is a dipteran. Found in the north of Chile, in the coastal desert.
Something about genus or family?
Edited by Roden on 25-04-2015 14:44
Posted by John Carr on 25-04-2015 21:40
#2
One of the Orthorrhapha. Do you have a clearer view of wing veins, or other angles? The two flies have different antennae despite looking similar.
The head of the nearer fly reminds of of Phthiriinae (Bombyliidae), which in North America would have broader wings.
Chile has many endemic or Southern Hemisphere groups I am not familiar with. I considered Ceratomerinae, which have narrow wings and a beak, but they have longer antennae.
My first impression was Oedaleinae, but they have shorter beaks.
Posted by Roden on 25-04-2015 23:21
#3
Unfortunately I have not more pictures. This only.
I really appreciate your help.
Edited by Roden on 25-04-2015 23:33
Posted by Tony Irwin on 25-04-2015 23:26
#4
My first impression is Mythicomyiidae
Posted by Roden on 26-04-2015 01:33
#5
Tony, very close, really.
Thank you.