Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Periscelididae, Tello, Huila, Colombia
Posted by dguzman58 on 08-01-2013 19:58
#1
A little fly about 4mm long. Very "dancy". Hard to capture a good image. Please help ID.
Edited by dguzman58 on 10-01-2013 01:16
Posted by dguzman58 on 09-01-2013 13:59
#2
The geographical location is stated on the thread title.
Posted by dguzman58 on 09-01-2013 14:12
#3
Another shot..maybe better view of wings.
Posted by dguzman58 on 09-01-2013 14:14
#4
another shot.
Posted by dguzman58 on 09-01-2013 14:30
#5
and another view...
Edited by dguzman58 on 09-01-2013 14:33
Posted by John Carr on 09-01-2013 15:59
#6
The strong posterior veins rule out Chloropidae. I saw a superficial resemblence to some
Chyliza (Psilidae) but details don't line up.
Posted by Steve Gaimari on 09-01-2013 19:59
#7
This is a species of Scutops - family Periscelididae.
Nice photos, by the way!!