Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hippoboscidae? NO <Coelopidae C.frigida
Posted by Roger Thomason on 24-09-2008 02:33
#1
These were photographed at night at a lit window. Looking through the Gallery, the only flies that seem similar are Hippoboscidae. On my Checklist are one species; Ornithomya chloropus. Can anyone confirm?
Regards Roger
Edited by Roger Thomason on 24-09-2008 14:08
Posted by Roger Thomason on 24-09-2008 02:34
#2
Pic 2
Posted by Roger Thomason on 24-09-2008 02:35
#3
Last one.
Posted by Zeegers on 24-09-2008 07:50
#4
NO, I can deny.
This is some Acalyptratae, like Heleomyizidae or something.
Change the title and try to get the attention of those experts.
Theo
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 24-09-2008 08:41
#5
Coelopidae?
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 24-09-2008 08:46
#6
Coelopa sp. it is a coelopid. ;)
Posted by Roger Thomason on 24-09-2008 14:05
#7
Thanks guys,for putting me right (again).(Kelp flies).I have C.frigida on the list. These were photographed at the Airport I work at,which is situated by the sea. I haven't noticed them there during the day. Must be attracted to the security lights at night.
Regards Roger
Posted by Tony Irwin on 24-09-2008 17:34
#8
Yes, I'd agree with
C. frigida, though you have flagged up an interesting case of convergent morphology - flattened shape, greasy apearance and small eyes.
Posted by Roger Thomason on 24-09-2008 23:03
#9
Yes Tony, it describes me down to a T. :|.
Regards Roger
Posted by Tony Irwin on 25-09-2008 00:07
#10
LOL:D