Thread subject: Diptera.info :: shiny Rhagionid - Chrysopilus laetus

Posted by Sundew on 21-03-2008 14:39
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Many thanks for ID, Tony! The fly surely emerged from the compost containers. The compost consists of foliage and shredded dead wood from the arboretum (no import). For flies associated with wood the arboretum with its old trees must be a paradise in the middle of the city. If Chrysopilus is possibly interested in different members of the Fagaceae family, the raging oak disease that dramatically depletes our oak species collection would guarantee a food supply for years.
To me, a very interesting find! I shall add it to the gallery.
Cordially, Sundew