Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dancing fly...

Posted by Xema on 20-07-2009 16:52
#1

These tinny flies start to dance when you are close to them with the camera lens.

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I was looking for some info about family but not luck...

Posted by KWQ on 20-07-2009 17:32
#2

This belongs to the family Sepsidae and is a surprisingly attractive one.

Posted by Sundew on 20-07-2009 23:07
#3

Base of abdomen golden and legs yellow -> should be Sepsis punctum.

Posted by Xema on 21-07-2009 00:01
#4

Thanks to both.