Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Id fly

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 09-01-2009 10:57
#1

Hi,
This fly was very small, maybe 2-3mm. Its wings were beating in a funny way, reminding me of helicopter blades. Even when it was feeding on the feces, its wings continued to beat. Pictured in Dar es Salaam.
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Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-01-2009 11:56
#2

Looks like Ulidiidae. I have no knowledge of your area so I will not try to name it further. ;)