Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Milichiidae ---> Ulidiidae ---> Lonchaeidae
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| Flippie |
Posted on 28-09-2019 09:36
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Photographed this small fly at the coast today. Ballito, KZN, South Africa. I think it is a Milichiidae. Would like to confirm and progress if possible. 2 Pics. Pic 1: Flippie attached the following image:  [220.63Kb] Edited by Flippie on 28-09-2019 22:36 |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 28-09-2019 09:37
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Flippie attached the following image:  [178.8Kb] |
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| Jan Maca |
Posted on 28-09-2019 12:12
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Not Milichiidae. Ulidiidae or close to them. |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 28-09-2019 14:35
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Thanks Jan! |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 28-09-2019 17:19
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Lonchaeidae, I think, which is in the same superfamily as Ulidiidae. |
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| Iain MacGowan |
Posted on 28-09-2019 19:21
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yes Lonchaeidae - Very interesting specimen! with that very long antennal postpedicel and shining black frons it looks like one of the Lonchaea togoensis group of species - which I dont think have been previously recorded from South Africa. Did you keep the specimen by any chance? Iain MacGowan |
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| Flippie |
Posted on 28-09-2019 22:34
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Thanks John and Ian. Sorry Ian, I did not collect. I am visiting here for a few more days and will keep an eye out with a view to collect. Philip |
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