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Diptera.info :: Strange Philippine fly
Posted by
Leif G
on 01-06-2022 14:35
#1
Small, strange and beautiful fly from Bukidnon, Mindanao, Philippines, May 11.
It would be nice to get an ID. Hopefully someone can help. Tephritidae?
Leif
Edited by
Leif G
on 01-06-2022 14:38
Posted by
John Carr
on 01-06-2022 14:58
#2
I think Platystomatidae, but I do not recognize the genus.
Posted by
Leif G
on 01-06-2022 18:28
#3
Thank you. I searched for Platystomatidae in South-east Asia and found the genus Poecilotraphera. Only four species are listed and Poecilotraphera taeniata seem to be a possible candidate.
Leif
Posted by
John Carr
on 01-06-2022 23:49
#4
The genus was revised by Steyskal (1965) but the illustrations did not scan well.
https://www.biodi...part/64052