Posted by paqui on 07-09-2006 22:05
#1
i?m sorry i don?t have now my image editing program and the pics are big, i thought it waws curious, sorry for the links:
http://www.insect...ge_id=3833
detail:
http://www.insect...ge_id=3843
in case it?s got really 6 legs, could it be braulidae as for bees?? i?ve never seen a parasitic fly so pale..
Posted by Tony Irwin on 07-09-2006 22:22
#2
It's a water mite - Hydrachnidae - many of the larvae will attach themselves to emerging flies. It's how they get from pond to pond.
It does have six legs (and two palps) - most larval mites have 6 legs, while the nymphs and adults have 8 (mostly).
Posted by paqui on 10-09-2006 00:48
#3
wow, each time more amazing :o, thanks again