Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Thai09. Ladybird-looking tiny fly.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 08-01-2006 12:26
#1
Khao Khitchikut, primer foresf, 2mm
www.diptera.info/forim/5-1115-1.jpg

Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-01-2006 00:14
#2
Hmm. I would put my money on Lonchaeidae, but it is difficult to see from just this picture.

Posted by Jan Willem on 09-01-2006 08:06
#3
When looking at the halteres I wouldn't put my money on Lonchaeidae!

Jan Willem

Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-01-2006 08:25
#4
LoL, okay. How about Chamaemyiidae, somewhere near Leucopis?

Posted by Kahis on 09-01-2006 09:43
#5
Hah! Chamaemyiidae/Leucopinae was also my first idea, but who knows about these tropical little beasties, what little/unknown families may lurk thereShock

Posted by Xespok on 09-01-2006 16:49
#6
Happy new year for us!

I ususally put down similar flies as belonging to Chloropidae.
http://xespok.net...1000037998
http://xespok.net...1000013720

and many more images: http://xespok.net...hloropidae

Should I reconsider the family placement?

Cheers,

Xespok

Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-01-2006 20:51
#7
I think yours are correct, the first at least has correct wing venation. The one above appears to have a small ocellar triangle, so no Chloropidae.