Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly from Hong Kong: Eristalinus quinquestriatus and eggs

Posted by chickenold on 06-10-2013 07:04
#1

The female Eristalinus quinquestriatus that I caught today has laid some eggs in the vial.
Any idea about how to make it hatch and rear the larvae?
Guess they eat decomposing organic matters, would banana skin be a good feast for them?
Thanks!

Posted by chickenold on 06-10-2013 12:09
#2

One of the eggs. Length about 1mm.