Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 nematocera with parasite
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| paqui |
Posted on 07-09-2006 21:05
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Member Location: Valencia (spain) Posts: 816 Joined: 02.09.05 |
i?m sorry i don?t have now my image editing program and the pics are big, i thought it waws curious, sorry for the links: http://www.insect...ge_id=3833 detail: http://www.insect...ge_id=3843 in case it?s got really 6 legs, could it be braulidae as for bees?? i?ve never seen a parasitic fly so pale.. |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 07-09-2006 21:22
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 Member Location: Norwich, England Posts: 7344 Joined: 19.11.04 |
It's a water mite - Hydrachnidae - many of the larvae will attach themselves to emerging flies. It's how they get from pond to pond. It does have six legs (and two palps) - most larval mites have 6 legs, while the nymphs and adults have 8 (mostly). Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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| paqui |
Posted on 09-09-2006 23:48
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Member Location: Valencia (spain) Posts: 816 Joined: 02.09.05 |
wow, each time more amazing  , thanks again |
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