Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Heleomyzidae on drying out frog's eggs

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 16-05-2006 20:31
#1
May 16, 2006.
Size ca. 5mm.
Seen together with carrion beetles (Oeceoptoma thoracica), Sepsidae, etc.
Edited by Dmitry Gavryushin on 16-05-2006 20:46

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 16-05-2006 20:33
#2
One more image.

Posted by Andrzej on 18-05-2006 09:46
#3
Possibly genus Neoleria Malloch,
Andrzej

Posted by Robert Nash on 18-05-2006 11:35
#4
Andrzej This (Oeceoptoma thoracica, Sepsidae) is an interesting association as these insects and Heleomyzidae are of forensic importance. They are used to help establish PMI (Post mortem interval
or time of death. The immage is very useful as it shows the characteristic costal spines found in this family- Heleomyzidae.Robert
Edited by Robert Nash on 18-05-2006 11:36

Posted by Andrzej on 18-05-2006 11:40
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A lateral aspect is needed for better examination Frown
The best ID is to catch the male also and prepare the genital part.
Andrzej

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 22-05-2006 10:24
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Andrzej, Robert: many thanks for your information. As regards a lateral view, maybe there's one of acceptable quality, so I'll check soon.