Posted by ChrisR on 30-05-2007 01:29
#1
I know a few of these have been posted here in the past - one of my favourite 'freaky flies' ;) Caught in a malaise trap in Western Malaysia 1999/2000 - size about 4mm. :)
Posted by Steve Gaimari on 30-05-2007 23:41
#3
This is a species of Spaniocelyphus. This genus is easy to distinguish by the abdominal tergites - they are subdivided into a middle part and left and right lateral parts, with longitudinal sutures between. In this photo, you can tell the sutures are there, although it is not as clear as a posterior view of the abdomen!
Identifying the species is not possible without dissecting the genitalia.
Steve