Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Funny tiny Brazilian jumping fly

Posted by bonitin on 21-08-2010 23:40
#1

Hello, :)
This fly was very tiny (about 3mm) and hard to get proper pics of as it kept jumping high up in the air, unlike any other fly I have ever seen. It's very pretty with a shiny emerald green suit. In fact everything was shiny on it...

I met it a few times in the rainforest of Brazil close by a river near Paraty.
The pics date from the 10th Febr. this year
Can anyone help me to find its family and if possible Genus?
Many thanks!
Myriam :)
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Posted by Roger Thomason on 22-08-2010 01:07
#2

Looks like Dolichopodidae..

Posted by Stefan Naglis on 22-08-2010 09:11
#3

Condylostylus sp.

Posted by bonitin on 22-08-2010 14:03
#4

Thanks so much Roger and Stefan!:)