Thread subject: Diptera.info :: All Sphaeroceridae?

Posted by Robert Nash on 29-11-2006 12:31
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In almost all Sphaeroceridae the basal (metatarsal) joint of the hind leg is swollen. This can't be seen on your pic but the 2 Phoridae do not have this character. The long legs are for fast running hence the term Scuttle fly>Glossary for a link.
Robert