Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Legion of what in Cirsium oleraceum -->cf. Anapausis sp.

Posted by Joerg Brucklacher on 10-04-2021 14:58
#1

Found a single inflorescence of Cirsium oleraveum swarming with these ... NN
What are they and did they emerge from this plant or are they a swarm on feeding nectar ?

Joerg

Edited by Joerg Brucklacher on 16-04-2021 12:41

Posted by Tony Irwin on 10-04-2021 16:19
#2

Scatopsidae

Posted by Joerg Brucklacher on 10-04-2021 18:45
#3

ah - that explains the gathering ...
Thank you, Tony

Posted by Colobo on 10-04-2021 21:51
#4

Genus Anapausis very probable.