Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Muscid fly's prey

Posted by Toby on 22-10-2011 18:09
#1
any chance to ID the meal in this shot. The Muscid was about 4mm, SW London near pond.

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closer view

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Edited by Toby on 22-10-2011 18:54

Posted by John Carr on 22-10-2011 22:25
#2
Head and antennae look like those of a female midge (Chironomidae). Ceratopogonidae have more segments in the antenna. The wing looks a little odd.