Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Lonchaeidae
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| Flippie |
Posted on 02-04-2016 22:30
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I photographed this fly on 25/03/2016 in Still bay South Africa. Size approximately 3-4mm. The first 5 photos are of the same specimen which I suspect is the female and the last image of another specimen I shot in the same lemon tree which I think could be the male. I am unsure as to even the family of this fly. Any assistance in this regard would be appreciated. Thanks Philip Edit 1: Title changed to reflect family after ID by John Flippie attached the following image:  [189.68Kb] Edited by Flippie on 02-04-2016 22:45 |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 02-04-2016 22:30
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| Flippie |
Posted on 02-04-2016 22:30
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| John Carr |
Posted on 02-04-2016 22:31
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Possibly Lamprolonchaea. |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 02-04-2016 22:31
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| Flippie |
Posted on 02-04-2016 22:32
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| Flippie |
Posted on 02-04-2016 22:32
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| Flippie |
Posted on 02-04-2016 22:36
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Thank you very much John, That was quick! Best Wishes Philip |
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| Iain MacGowan |
Posted on 05-04-2016 10:01
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Hi Philip This is indeed a female Lamprolonchaea specimen. The only described species in this genus from South Africa at present is L. smaragdi although I have seen other un-described species from SA. All 20 known Lamprolonchaea are almost impossible to tell apart without dissection. More info at http://lonchaeida...onchaeidae Iain Iain MacGowan |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 05-04-2016 17:57
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Hi Iain Thank you for the confirmation, information and link to what appears to be an excellent resource. Best Wishes Philip |
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