Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Nice threesome. Rhinophoridae?
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 18-07-2008 13:23
#1
Dear forum,
I took this picture today in my garden. Is Rhinophoridae correct and can they be further identified?
Best regards, Niek
Posted by ChrisR on 18-07-2008 13:56
#2
Does rather look like members of the "Rhinophoridae dance-troop" doing their world-famous performance of "conga on a leaf" :D Either that or just having an orgy ;)
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 18-07-2008 15:02
#3
Dear Chris,
Thank you for your reply. They are almost human... I assume identification further than Rhinophoridae species is impossible?
Best regards, Niek
Posted by ChrisR on 18-07-2008 17:15
#4
Rhinophora lepida is common at this time of year and is small with yellow halteres ... but it's hard to say for sure ... need to see the wings a bit better and get a better idea of their size :)
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 18-07-2008 17:48
#5
Dear Chris,
Size was ~5 mm. I shall describe them in my album - an oldfashioned one with pictures printed on paper - as Rhinophora cf. lepida. OK?
Best regards, Niek
Edited by Niek van Wijk on 18-07-2008 17:51
Posted by Zeegers on 20-07-2008 20:20
#6
There is only one Rhinophora and this is it, indeed, lepida.
Theo
Posted by Niek van Wijk on 20-07-2008 21:10
#7
Dear Theo,
Thank you very much.
Best regards, Niek