Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platypezidae or Pipunculidae ?
Posted by LordV on 31-08-2009 17:21
#1
Small flies mating on a camelia leaf - about 3.0mm body length. Taken today South coast UK.
Brian V.
Edited by LordV on 31-08-2009 18:48
Posted by phil withers on 31-08-2009 17:41
#2
Pipunculidae: thorax seems hairy all over, so
Pipunculus
Posted by David Gibbs on 31-08-2009 17:54
#3
Chalarus, long scutellars, male dichoptic, flagellamere round
Posted by phil withers on 31-08-2009 22:26
#4
Blast ! Ruined my street cred...must put glasses on next time. (Which is to say David is right)
Posted by LordV on 01-09-2009 06:17
#5
Thanks for the ID help - much appreciated :)
Brian V.