Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Thai fly with yellow banded red eyes

Posted by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 15:52
#1
It is a real pity that my focusing abilities have let me down when picturing this beautiful creature. Any suggestions as to its family or genus?
Lauxaniidae perhaps?
Location/date: Khao Sok National Park, Thailand, Jan. 2017
Edited by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 16:02

Posted by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 15:52
#2
frontal view

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 19-04-2017 15:55
#3
Platystomatidae

Posted by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 16:15
#4
Yes, I see it now. Thanks for the id.
Regards,
David

Posted by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 16:26
#5
It looks very similar to Scholastes cinctus.