Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ant-mimicking platystomatidae from Tanzania

Posted by pbertner on 03-11-2014 17:13
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From the Udzungwe mountains:

Ant model (Polyrhachis schlueteri):

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Fly:

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Thanks for any help,
Paul

Posted by John Carr on 23-01-2022 22:33
#2
Plagiostenopterina?

Posted by Andrew Whittington on 28-01-2022 10:48
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Yes John, it is probably P. submetallica (Loew, 1852), the dark band over T3, complete marginal wing band and dark legs being diagnostic in this case.
Edited by Andrew Whittington on 28-01-2022 10:51