Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sciaridae

Posted by Flippie on 28-03-2016 16:02
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Found this approximately 4mm Nematocera grazing on some fungus on the back of a lemon tree leaf. Location: Still bay, South Africa.

Thanks

Philip

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Edit 1: Title changed to reflect the family after ID by John
Edited by Flippie on 28-03-2016 20:55

Posted by Flippie on 28-03-2016 16:03
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Posted by Flippie on 28-03-2016 16:03
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Posted by Flippie on 28-03-2016 16:04
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Posted by Flippie on 28-03-2016 16:04
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Posted by John Carr on 28-03-2016 17:19
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Another female Sciaridae.

Posted by Flippie on 28-03-2016 18:32
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Thanks John. Starting to see the pattern.

Cheers

Philip