Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Mating Platypezidae

Posted by LordV on 01-11-2009 09:59
#1

Is this position normal for mating flat-footed flies ?. First time I've caught a mating pair and not seen the females abdomen bent nearly double in other fly mating pics ?

Brian V.

farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/4062822377_44424ca8e5.jpg

Posted by LordV on 05-11-2009 14:32
#2

Any suggestions on whether this is a normal mating position or was the male watching a football match ? :)
Brian v.

Posted by michal tkoc on 11-11-2009 22:58
#3

Very very nice. To tell the truth, I've never seen any platypezid during mating. So, the mating position is very unusual, I going to find out if is it normal. Michal

Posted by LordV on 13-11-2009 09:34
#4

Michal Tkoc wrote:
Very very nice. To tell the truth, I've never seen any platypezid during mating. So, the mating position is very unusual, I going to find out if is it normal. Michal


Thanks for the comments :)
have sent a hi res version.
Brian v.

Edited by LordV on 13-11-2009 09:42