Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Thai fly with yellow banded red eyes

Posted by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 16:52
#1

It is a real pity that my focusing abilities have let me down when picturing this beautiful creature. Any suggestions as to its family or genus?
Lauxaniidae perhaps?
Location/date: Khao Sok National Park, Thailand, Jan. 2017

Edited by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 17:02

Posted by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 16:52
#2

frontal view

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 19-04-2017 16:55
#3

Platystomatidae

Posted by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 17:15
#4

Yes, I see it now. Thanks for the id.
Regards,
David

Posted by DJHiker on 19-04-2017 17:26
#5

It looks very similar to Scholastes cinctus.