Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Two flies in trouble

Posted by Toby on 25-08-2008 20:29
#1

unable to move having landed on sticky web - the small one was taken by the spider a few seconds later but then I rescued the bigger one!

www.pbase.com/image/101406799.jpg

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 25-08-2008 20:33
#2

At first glance, both seems to be Anthomyiidae.

Posted by Toby on 25-08-2008 21:39
#3

thanks, maybe a side view adds light?

www.pbase.com/racketman/image/101406786.jpg

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 25-08-2008 21:51
#4

The bigger looks like Hylemya (variata/urbica), but I've not enough knowledge in this family.