Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 10-08-2006 18:08
#14
Kahis wrote:
Look for delicate bright green flies sitting on leaves near the river. They are often found in large numbers near mud (riverside, muddy paths etc.), especially in shadow. Larger species (Dolichopus, Argyra, larger Rhaphium etc.) usually sit on leaves on the edge of mud, smaller species (Campsicnemus, Rhaphium) frequent the mud surface. If you find some semi-permanent mud (ie. wet through the year) you'll certainly find these flies too.
Finally I get Dolichopodidae flies by sure! They are so small. :( They have a strange position in relation to trees (Platanus sp.) where I find them. They have almost a vertical position of thier body in relation to surface of tree. Amazing!
Tabanidae fly I found in a forest... strange... no wet habitats near... (it seems so that)
But Tabanidae flies like more clean cars, isn?t it? :) Strange, they seems don~t like strong and dark colours of the car...