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Posted on 18-10-2009 23:33
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 on my window sill this afternoon, very furious action not captured by still photography

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 Looks like Scuttle flies: Phoridae
www.bruphoto.com/2009/pics/larsdi.png
 
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 phoridae show funny jerking movement pattern like they would have rhythmical explosions in their CNS , they also do it while copulating, funny...
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 Megaselia sp.

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Appreciate it, Tony Irwin! I got the hint to use the key next to Langton and Pinder key for females of Chironomidae. So no specific queries, except the keys... I will keep this on my list and hope th

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