Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Australian Nemestrinidae

Posted by Susan R Walter on 01-02-2010 21:32
#1

Any thoughts on a name for this Australian Bombylidae? Photographed 12 December 2009 in a nature reserve in Canberra, about 10mm.

Edited by Susan R Walter on 01-02-2010 21:47

Posted by Susan R Walter on 01-02-2010 21:33
#2

This shot shows the venation slightly better (but not great - sorry).

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-02-2010 21:37
#3

Nemestrinidae.

Posted by Susan R Walter on 01-02-2010 21:49
#4

Ooooh! A new family for me. Their jizz is very like Bombylidae.