Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Simuliidid fly ?

Posted by LordV on 11-01-2008 07:50
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Assume this is a black biting fly- body length about 4mm Found yesterday on the lid of one of my pond filters South coast UK. This seemed to have smaller eyes than previous ones I've seen- does that mean it's a female ? or just a different sp.

brian V.

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Edited by LordV on 11-01-2008 07:51

Posted by Paul Beuk on 11-01-2008 08:25
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Simuliidae. I know too little about them to say whether the differences you noted can be specific or merely sexual.

Posted by LordV on 11-01-2008 20:40
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Thanks Paul for the confirmation :)
Brian V.