Thread subject: Diptera.info :: predatory biting midge? | Normandy, France, june

Posted by Tony Irwin on 15-09-2018 21:28
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My feeling is that the tarsi do not look quite right for Clinohelea - I'd be more inclined towards Palpomyia. Assuming the mayfly was alive when attacked, it's interesting to see how much bigger the prey species is. I wonder if the Palpomyia uses venom to subdue the prey?