Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What family are these tiny flies?

Posted by conopid on 30-09-2005 19:43
#1

Hi All,
Any suggestions for the family these two belong to? They were part of a swarm under a tree, near a marshy area.
www.diptera.info/forim/5-0778-1.jpg

Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-09-2005 22:22
#2

Well, these are the (in)famous black flies, Simuliidae.

Posted by conopid on 01-10-2005 08:36
#3

Thanks Paul. These were obviously the "friendly" type, as they diid not bpther biting, unless it was a amle swarm of course!

Nigel Jones

Posted by conopid on 01-10-2005 08:38
#4

I have terrible typing skills - I'll translate that!!

Thanks Paul. These were obviously the "friendly" type, as they did not bother biting, unless it was a male swarm of course!

Nigel

Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-10-2005 09:35
#5

You can always hit the "Edit" button and correct yourself. I do it all the time.:p