Posted by
Stephen on 23-09-2006 22:08
#1
The flies were visiting the Bull Frog, and it wasn't just a social call. They were after blood.
The photo isn't very close up for studying the flies (though it was close enough for studying the frog!)
Is it safe to say these are mosquitoes or are they some other kind of biting Dipteran? Or is it not safe to say?
Taken in early Spring in area with woodlands, meadows, a stream, and a pond, all very close together. West Virginia USA.
No size measurement is possible, but Bull Frogs are really huge, and what is shown is a back leg.
Posted by
Stephen on 24-09-2006 15:35
#5
Enjoyed your photo very much Nikita!
Jan and Tony, thanks for the ID help. This would make a nice and interesting photo if I could crawl closer next time without making the frog jump away!
#6
Hmm, I got the impression the same thing happened to my back as is happening on this poor frog.
The way the hind legs of the midges are held upwards leaves very little alternatives for msquitoes.
