Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Seychelles Diptera
Posted by James Wareing on 20-02-2025 13:16
#1
Hi all,
I work for a conservation organisation in Seychelles. I would be most grateful for some assistance identifying some of the Diptera seen on Desroches island in Seychelles.
Firstly, is this Chrysosoma sp.?
Many thanks in advance for any help.
James
Island Conservation Society
Posted by James Wareing on 20-02-2025 13:18
#2
Scholastes vicarius?
Posted by James Wareing on 20-02-2025 13:21
#3
Also
Chrysosoma?
Posted by James Wareing on 20-02-2025 13:22
#4
A type of signal fly?
Edited by James Wareing on 20-02-2025 13:23
Posted by Tony Irwin on 20-02-2025 13:52
#5
The first fly looks like a
Chrysosoma - a female I think, judging from the swollen abdomen. The third fly looks like a
Chrysosoma male with a modified mid leg. The second and fourth flies are both
Scholastes, as far as I can see. The fourth one is freshly emerged and has not yet developed full colouration.
Posted by James Wareing on 21-02-2025 11:13
#7
Many thanks for the assistance thus far.
A few more please
Posted by James Wareing on 21-02-2025 11:16
#8
2/3
Posted by James Wareing on 21-02-2025 11:17
#9
Posted by eklans on 21-02-2025 11:58
#10
Hi James, I think it's better to use one thread for every fly - this makes it easier to find the experts.
The last image shows one of
Tabanidae the antepenultimate belongs to the
Ulidiiae -
Physiphora, I think and if you add the family to your thread's title you'll soon attract an expert.
Edited by eklans on 21-02-2025 11:58