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Milichiidae - Milichia speciosa canariensis
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Posted on 30-04-2008 22:56
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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.
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another one..
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another..
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Milichiidae, Milichia speciosa group ?
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Milichiidae? I would never suspect this could be a milichiid! Shock
 
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I found 6 of these flies. And a bunch of Myopa picta near. Over 10! Shock
And I found the first Cyrtus gibbus of the year. All these flies in the same spot. Grin
 
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It looks like Milichia speciosa canariensis, have a look at this page from Irina Brake's website (type Milichia in "search" field).
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it is really a Milichia speciosa canariensis Grin
 
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Irina Brake confirmed your ID, St?phane. Grin I will add these photos today. Grin
 
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Super ! Smile
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this a good example that flies are so diverse. Wink
 
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Found more 3 this week. Grin
 
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