Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What family are these tiny flies?
Posted by conopid on 30-09-2005 20:43
#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](http://www.diptera.info/forim/5-0778-1.jpg)
Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-09-2005 23:22
#2
Well, these are the (in)famous black flies, Simuliidae.
Posted by conopid on 01-10-2005 09:36
#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 09:38
#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 10:35
#5
You can always hit the "Edit" button and correct yourself. I do it all the time.:p