Thread subject: Diptera.info :: out of this world >> maybe Pthiriniinae?!!!
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-12-2007 21:33
#1
Hi
This fly made my day!
This photo was taken by Sean in Anglevillas - Florida - USA. Taken on 20 August 2006.
This fly is a Mythicomyiidae! I'm in awe! This one of the reasons I love DIPTERA. :d
Anyone could help me to get a Mythicomyiidae's key?
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 01-12-2007 21:50
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-12-2007 21:37
#2
I hope to find a bunch of them!
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-12-2007 21:42
#3
hm... not sure now... at rest the mythicomyiidae usually have the wings held together over the abdomen.
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-12-2007 21:48
#4
maybe Pthiriniinae?
Posted by Kahis on 01-12-2007 21:54
#5
Aye - Phthiriinae
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-12-2007 21:56
#6
:) ok. I'm in the right track now. Maybe near Poecilognathus sp. (?) :)
Posted by nealevenhuis on 22-02-2008 06:34
#7
It is indeed a member of the Phthiriinae. it is in the genus Tmemophlebia, but what species, I'm not sure. Many of the species in this genus look similar and the male genitalia need to be dissected. There is only one species known from Florida (Tmemophlebia melanofemur) but it has strikingly brown legs. This does not. It keys to T. painterorum but that species is only known from Guerrero and Veracruz in Mexico. Tmemophlebia are almost always associated with sand dunes (their pale color allows them camouflage with the sand). Great photo!
-Neal
Edited by nealevenhuis on 22-02-2008 06:36
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 22-02-2008 12:23
#8
yep. I think this photo as taken in sand dunes.
Posted by Andre on 22-02-2008 13:27
#9
Why don't you invite Sean to join diptera.info, with pics like that?! ;)
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 22-02-2008 13:30
#10
If he wanted he already would be there.
;)