Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Flies in the Yukon, Visiting Flowers, Anthomyiidae?
Posted by Stephen on 29-01-2011 19:23
#1
These flies were visiting flowers (Yarrow and Dandelion). Are they Anthomyiidae?
6 July 2009, beside a large lake, north of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. They varied in size, but the one I measured was 8 mm in length.
Posted by Stephen on 29-01-2011 19:29
#2
One fly.
Posted by Stephen on 29-01-2011 19:31
#3
Look at the size difference! Yet same sex, same species?
Posted by javanerkelens on 29-01-2011 20:24
#4
The smaller one's are probable Muscidae, Hebecnema....
The bigger one on the last photo seems Alliopsis (Anthomyiidae)....
Joke
Posted by Stephen on 30-01-2011 11:23
#5
Joke, thank-you. Now that you point it out, I see the flies have different venation. Thanks again for your help!