Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Strange little fly. Queensland. Australia

Posted by Trev on 17-06-2010 00:48
#1
Hi guys,
Does anyone have any ideas on this one. It is about the size of a small mosquito, appears to have long segmented antennae and the haltere seem long and protruding unlike anything I have seen before. Sorry about the shot quality, it was constantly hunting around on the ground waving its front legs around. Possibly in Bibionidae?

Taken in the hinterland of the Widebay area of Queensland.

Any thoughts or an ID much appreciated
Edited by Trev on 17-06-2010 00:49

Posted by Trev on 17-06-2010 00:50
#2
A close crop straight from the raw file

Posted by Maddin on 17-06-2010 03:25
#3
Maybe a gall midge Cecidomyiidae?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 17-06-2010 08:37
#4
No doubt.

Posted by Trev on 17-06-2010 22:11
#5
Thanks guys, now to try and track down a name:o