Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another Doli - Argyra sp.?

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 21-09-2008 10:58
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hi flyforum,

Yesterday I found several Doli sp. on Acer leaves.
The mating of these flies was quit funny to see;
While the female was sitting on the leaf, the Doli-man puts its long legs down in the flight and took positions in the air (like a heli) to land on the back of the female. The man stood still in the air several times before landing.

Next to this Doli sp. (see picture) I saw some Doli's with huge feathered antenne.

Is this Doli(see pict below) Argyra sp. as well?

Thankx in advance
Robert

place: Amsterdam forest
date: 20-09-2008

Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 21-09-2008 10:59