Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Milichiidae -> Desmometopa sp. (?)

Posted by ckazilas on 07-12-2021 15:43
#1
These flies were photographed on October 23th in central Greece. They were walking on a dead Apis melifera, which was getting eaten by a Thomisus onustus. Any help with the identification is highly appreciated.
Edited by ckazilas on 07-12-2021 21:04

Posted by eklans on 07-12-2021 17:17
#2
I think these a Milichiidae, genus Desmometopa?

Posted by ckazilas on 07-12-2021 21:03
#3
eklans wrote:
I think these a Milichiidae, genus Desmometopa?


Thank you very much Eric!

Posted by Paul Beuk on 12-12-2021 09:12
#4
The ones that show enough details are certainly Desmometopa, but species from other genera may join in the frenzy.