Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Platypalpus sp. (?)
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| Rui Andrade |
Posted on 10-11-2008 23:05
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 Member Location: Portugal Posts: 3123 Joined: 19.06.07 |
I suppose this fly belongs to the genus Platypalpus, but I need confirmation . From what I read, it is very difficult to determine Platypalpus species from a photo, is that the case with this one?One last question: I think the middle femur is enlarged to hold on the prey of the hybotid, am I correct? location: Portugal date: 09/11/2008 
Edited by Rui Andrade on 11-11-2008 22:29 |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 11-11-2008 08:22
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 Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19403 Joined: 11.05.04 |
Platypalpus indeed. And the enlarged legs are used in poredation.
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| Rui Andrade |
Posted on 11-11-2008 22:08
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Member Location: Portugal Posts: 3123 Joined: 19.06.07 |
Thank you for your help |
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