Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophila on a bee? Desmometopa Milichiidae
Posted by Barfly on 22-06-2018 11:17
#1
Hi,
I think that the two flies on the bee are Drosophila, does anyone know which species or group the nearest one may be? These were in the South of England.
Thanks
Dave
Edited by Barfly on 23-06-2018 07:38
Posted by Barfly on 22-06-2018 12:19
#2
Crop
Posted by piros on 22-06-2018 12:42
#3
I think the are Milichiidae.
Best regards,
Henrik
Posted by John Carr on 22-06-2018 13:56
#4
Probably
Desmometopa, commonly found on captured honey bees. Even in North America where honey bees are not native.
Posted by Barfly on 22-06-2018 13:58
#5
Many thanks Henrik. I haven’t seen these before.
David
Posted by Barfly on 22-06-2018 14:30
#6
John Carr wrote:
Probably Desmometopa, commonly found on captured honey bees. Even in North America where honey bees are not native.
Thanks for that John. I had a search around and found some similar looking
Desmometopa
David
Edited by Barfly on 23-06-2018 07:38
Posted by Paul Beuk on 25-06-2018 20:24
#7
These are
Desmometopa but species of other genera can possibly be found, too.