Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Keroplatidae ? from southwestern Spain --> Antlemon

Posted by cmherrera on 01-03-2020 18:47
#1

On flower of Cistus salviifolius (Cistaceae) in stone pine (Pinus pinea) woodland. Apparently feeding on faeces/regurgitation of an earlier flower visitor. Sevilla province, southwestern Spain, 20 m a.s.l., 28 February 2020

Edited by cmherrera on 07-03-2020 17:19

Posted by John Carr on 01-03-2020 19:53
#2

Three genera have long proboscis: Asindulum, Macrorrhncha, and Antlemon. I do not know which you have.

Posted by cmherrera on 01-03-2020 19:55
#3

Thanks for the advice, John Carr !

Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-03-2020 22:23
#4

Antlemon

Posted by cmherrera on 07-03-2020 17:06
#5

Thanks, Paul !