Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Can anyone explain this phenomenon?

Posted by walwyn on 02-05-2007 01:08
#1

I've noticed this behaviour on a few Rhingia that I''ve photographed recently and I'm at a loss to understand exactly what is going on? It seems like bubble blowing but not quite.

Edited by walwyn on 02-05-2007 01:11

Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-05-2007 07:41
#2

It is just the 'skin' that is streching when its mouthparts are extended into the flower.

Edited by Paul Beuk on 02-05-2007 07:41