Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Oscinellidae ?

Posted by Bugduche on 11-04-2014 21:33
#1
Numbers of these Chloropidae were on, and around, a bird dropping. (June 26/2010)

Do you think Gaurax is possible ?

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos114/big/img_0098_26juin2.jpg
Philippe Legros : France : Villiers sur marne : 94350 : 26/06/2010
Altitude : 85 m - Taille : Pas mesuré
Réf. : 114162
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos114/big/img_0114_gpl_26j.jpg
Philippe Legros : France : Villiers sur marne : 94350 : 26/06/2010
Altitude : 85 m - Taille : Pas mesuré
Réf. : 114163
Thanks for your help.
Edited by Bugduche on 13-04-2014 19:51

Posted by Terry Wheeler on 03-05-2014 21:29
#2
Yes, Gaurax. Feeding on bird droppings by Gaurax has been previously documented, at least in North America.

Posted by Bugduche on 04-05-2014 13:03
#3
Thanks a lot Terry (merci beaucoup) for your answer.
And thanks too for your thread that looks very interesting.
Philippe