Thread subject: Diptera.info :: tiny fly apparently parasitic of ladybird pupa

Posted by Toby on 24-05-2011 22:53
#1
Harlequin pupa was flapping up and down continuously for the 5mins I was present:

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SW London Thames path

Posted by ChrisR on 24-05-2011 23:05
#2
A phorid perhaps?

Posted by Sundew on 24-05-2011 23:12
#3
This is Phalacrotophora (Phoridae) - see http://www.dipter...d_id=22591!

Posted by Toby on 24-05-2011 23:34
#4
thanks both for quick reply

Posted by Paul Beuk on 25-05-2011 13:40
#5
Save the pupa and send me the specimens that eventually will emerge, please. Then I can confirm the identity of the species.