Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Australian Ephydridae
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 28-05-2015 19:29
#1
Can anyone suggest a family for this fly? Malaise trap, Townsville, Queensland.
Edited by Graeme Cocks on 28-05-2015 21:39
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 28-05-2015 19:29
#2
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Posted by Tony Irwin on 28-05-2015 21:34
#3
Ephydridae, but not one I recognise. Marina or Tadeusz may be able to help
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 28-05-2015 21:38
#4
Thanks Tony
Posted by Tadeusz Zatwarnicki on 01-06-2015 08:57
#5
Despite anterior view of the head is lacking I think it is Ptilomyia.
Specimen on the image resemble Ptilomyia mabelae, or could even belongs to the species known from the New World.
Tadeusz
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 01-06-2015 16:25
#6
Thanks Tadeusz