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 Blue Platystomatidae - Malaysia
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| orionmystery |
Posted on 04-04-2011 09:03
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Member Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 107 Joined: 03.07.09 |
Hi i found this pretty fly on a tree trunk in a forest reserve in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia a few days ago. Body length: approximately 10mm  Thanks. Edited by orionmystery on 04-04-2011 14:02 |
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| Nosferatumyia |
Posted on 04-04-2011 11:51
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 Member Location: Posts: 3576 Joined: 28.12.07 |
As you may know, the only native genera of Ulidiidae in the Oriental Region are Physiphora and Herina. It is none of them. As I can see, this is a Loxonevra sp. (Platystomatidae). Unfortunately, wing pattern is in blur and details are unrecognizeable. Val |
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| orionmystery |
Posted on 04-04-2011 13:39
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Member Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 107 Joined: 03.07.09 |
Thanks, Valery. Unfortunately, I only managed two shots as it was very skittish. The only other shot is this: |
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| Nosferatumyia |
Posted on 05-04-2011 15:06
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Member Location: Posts: 3576 Joined: 28.12.07 |
Unfortunately, I only can say that this is a species of Loxonevra near decora Fabricius, judging from its long antenna. Wing apex contains many important characters.
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| orionmystery |
Posted on 05-04-2011 15:30
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Member Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 107 Joined: 03.07.09 |
Thank you Valery. I'll make sure I include a few wing shots next time. |
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