Thread subject:
Diptera.info :: Dung Fly?
Posted by
Bruce Marlin
on 16-01-2005 19:57
#1
Photographed May 18, near Chicago IL USA. This fly was hanging out on some type of fungus - mushrooms? Thanks for any help.
Edited by
Bruce Marlin
on 16-01-2005 20:01
Posted by
Paul Beuk
on 16-01-2005 20:30
#2
Hello Bruce,
This is a species of
Suillia
, family Heleomyzidae. They are found on many kinds of decaying organic matter, both of plants and animals. So you can find them near compost, rotting fungi, dung, carrion, etc.
Posted by
Bruce Marlin
on 16-01-2005 21:29
#3
Paul, you are a treasure! Thanks.
--Bruce
