Posted by Will van Niekerk on 16-01-2012 19:22
#1
Having spent too much time in August-November chasing the various small and unsuspecting members of Lusaka East's wildlife with a DSLR with three magnifying glasses screwed onto the front of it, I have spent December and a large portion of january realising that, with a few exceptions, Zambian flies are a pain in the patootie for the amateur photographer to identify.
Translated, that means that this image is only the first of a fair few of which I have only a suspicion (or not even that) of family, and so I apologise if they go on to flood the forum.
Moving on, the fly of concern to this post was taken on semi-agricultural land in Chongwe District, Lusaka Province, Zambia, on the 25th of August 2011. The best I can offer is that it may be an Anthomyiid, and with any luck, a semi-decent photograph is attached.
EDIT - where size is concerned, I would estimate 5-7mm, (about housefly sized)
Edited by Will van Niekerk on 04-02-2012 15:53
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 16-01-2012 21:04
#3
Yes, Muscidae, and it looks like a
Dichaetomyia species. That's all I can say with this only picture.
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 16-01-2012 21:26
#4
That's a lot more that I can say, so thanks!