Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Milichiidae - Milichia speciosa canariensis
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 30-04-2008 22:56
#1
Hi
This fly amazed me. It has a phorid-like behaviour! Extremely quick and nervous in the movements. It seems that it appears *always* near the dusk! It has a strikingly whitish colour in the abdomen. It has strong vibrissae and ablack suture across interfrontalia. Decidedly one of the most interesting flies I've ever seen! Size is near 5 mm - 6 mm.
What do you think?
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 01-05-2008 12:36
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 30-04-2008 22:57
#2
another one..
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 30-04-2008 22:58
#3
another..
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 30-04-2008 22:59
#4
Milichiidae,
Milichia speciosa group ?
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 30-04-2008 23:00
#5
Milichiidae? I would never suspect this could be a milichiid! :o
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 30-04-2008 23:05
#6
I found 6 of these flies. And a bunch of Myopa picta near. Over 10! :o
And I found the first Cyrtus gibbus of the year. All these flies in the same spot. :D
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 01-05-2008 12:00
#7
It looks like
Milichia speciosa canariensis, have a look at this
page from Irina Brake's website (type
Milichia in "search" field).
Edited by Stephane Lebrun on 01-05-2008 12:01
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-05-2008 12:35
#8
it is really a Milichia speciosa canariensis :D
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-05-2008 13:51
#9
Irina Brake confirmed your ID, St?phane. :D I will add these photos today. :D
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 01-05-2008 15:22
#10
Super ! :)
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-05-2008 19:10
#11
this a good example that flies are so diverse. ;)
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-05-2008 22:34
#12
Found more 3 this week. :D