Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Strange Philippine fly

Posted by Leif G on 01-06-2022 14:35
#1

Small, strange and beautiful fly from Bukidnon, Mindanao, Philippines, May 11.
It would be nice to get an ID. Hopefully someone can help. Tephritidae?

Leif

Edited by Leif G on 01-06-2022 14:38

Posted by John Carr on 01-06-2022 14:58
#2

I think Platystomatidae, but I do not recognize the genus.

Posted by Leif G on 01-06-2022 18:28
#3

Thank you. I searched for Platystomatidae in South-east Asia and found the genus Poecilotraphera. Only four species are listed and Poecilotraphera taeniata seem to be a possible candidate.

Leif

Posted by John Carr on 01-06-2022 23:49
#4

The genus was revised by Steyskal (1965) but the illustrations did not scan well. https://www.biodi...part/64052