Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Blue Platystomatidae - Malaysia
Posted by orionmystery on 04-04-2011 09:03
#1
Hi i found this pretty fly on a tree trunk in a forest reserve in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia a few days ago.
Body length: approximately 10mm
Thanks.
Edited by orionmystery on 04-04-2011 14:02
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 04-04-2011 11:51
#2
As you may know, the only native genera of Ulidiidae in the Oriental Region are Physiphora and Herina. It is none of them.
As I can see, this is a
Loxonevra sp. (
Platystomatidae). Unfortunately, wing pattern is in blur and details are unrecognizeable.
Posted by orionmystery on 04-04-2011 13:39
#3
Thanks, Valery. Unfortunately, I only managed two shots as it was very skittish. The only other shot is this:
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 05-04-2011 15:06
#4
Unfortunately, I only can say that this is a species of
Loxonevra near
decora Fabricius, judging from its long antenna. Wing apex contains many important characters.
Posted by orionmystery on 05-04-2011 15:30
#5
Thank you Valery. I'll make sure I include a few wing shots next time.