Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyidae?

Posted by Rui Andrade on 07-10-2008 23:25
#1
This poor fly was attacked by a fungus. I think it belongs to the family Anthomyidae. Is that correct? Is it possible to go beyond family level?

location: Portugal
date: 29/09/2008

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Edited by Paul Beuk on 08-10-2008 08:05

Posted by Paul Beuk on 08-10-2008 08:06
#2
Anthomyiidae with Entomophthora muscae.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 08-10-2008 23:19
#3
Thank you:). Is it possible to go any further, despite the fly being damage?
Paul, in these cases of flies infected by fungi is it always E. muscae, or could it be another species of Entomophtora?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-10-2008 06:59
#4
I have not heared of another species lke this on Diptera.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 09-10-2008 23:53
#5
Thanks again:)