Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tiny bee fly, Malaysia

Posted by orionmystery on 28-07-2010 12:58
#1
A about 4mm, on my hand.

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I found one similar, IDed as " Near Lomatiinae. Maybe a Petrorossia sp " but i don't think this one is the same.

Why do bee flies in Malaysia not have pointed proboscis like those i normally see elsewhere (forums)?

Thanks
Kurt

Posted by rvanderweele on 22-09-2010 06:53
#2
Kurt, also in Western Europe you have different types of bee flies. Lomatia's do not have a pointed proboscis, nor Villa. There are many other examples really.