Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Two small flies found recently
Posted by Larry Shone on 09-05-2010 10:40
#1
Hi everyone, new member here.
I spotted this small fly on my kitchen window and managed to get a hand held shot of it. Some have mentioned Biblio or Dolichopidade and a photographer mentioned something about an asassin fly due to the shape of the antennae, but I have no idea. I know my spiders but am just learning about flies.
Posted by Larry Shone on 09-05-2010 10:44
#2
Then later I found a similar looking fly out in the garden. Note the pollen grains on the head.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-05-2010 11:09
#3
Top one:
Empis, female. Bottom one:
Bibio, male.
Posted by Larry Shone on 09-05-2010 11:40
#4
Paul Beuk wrote:
Top one: Empis, female. Bottom one: Bibio, male.
Oh thanks for the quick repsonse Paul, I'd have been struggling with these for ages!
Oh quick query, how do you sex flies?
Edited by Larry Shone on 09-05-2010 11:41
Posted by phil withers on 09-05-2010 15:05
#5
Pointy end : female. Knobbly end : male (doesn't always work though).
Posted by Larry Shone on 09-05-2010 16:59
#6
phil withers wrote:
Pointy end : female. Knobbly end : male (doesn't always work though).
Ah thanks for that Phil!