Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lauxaniidae?-->Rhiniidae

Posted by guplox on 08-07-2022 09:14
#1
Recently observed near a stream in east China. Lauxaniidae? Thanks in advance!
Edited by guplox on 09-07-2022 07:08

Posted by John Carr on 08-07-2022 16:18
#2
I think it's one of the flies that used to be in Calliphoridae.

Posted by guplox on 08-07-2022 16:55
#3
Great! Thank you, John, for pointing me to this direction! TumbsUp

Posted by Zeegers on 10-07-2022 07:19
#4
I am definitely nit the expert here, but somehow it doesnt feel like Rhiniidae.
Check the poboscis (out of focus), it might be Bengalia ?

Theo

Posted by guplox on 11-07-2022 01:04
#5
Thank you, Zeegers, for sharing your opinion. Bengalia doesn't look correct to me. The size (much bigger) and the general appearance (thoracic pattern etc.) don't seem to fit. See the comparison I' ve attached.
Edited by guplox on 11-07-2022 01:07

Posted by guplox on 11-07-2022 01:11
#6
Another shot of the same individual. Proboscis more visible?