Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stalk eyed fly from Malaysian Borneo

Posted by pbertner on 08-02-2011 06:33
#1
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Found in Danum valley field centre, Sabah province, Borneo. Mixed primary dipterocarp rainforest.

Thanks for any help,
Paul

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 08-02-2011 07:27
#2
As far as I know two pairs of spines on each pleura means genus Teleopsis. But tough Teleopsis, I have nevev seen such a long spines and stalks.

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 08-02-2011 21:27
#3
According to the specialist, Hans Feijen, it's for sure a Teleopsis pallifacies, described by Feijen himself....
Greetings

Posted by Andrzej on 08-02-2011 21:37
#4
wow ! Wink

Posted by Paul Beuk on 08-02-2011 23:10
#5
Gallery!!!

Posted by John Carr on 09-02-2011 16:58
#6
How do these flies fit into the puparium?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-02-2011 17:25
#7
LoL

Posted by cyprinoid on 09-02-2011 20:27
#8
YouTube Video
Edited by cyprinoid on 09-02-2011 20:30

Posted by Mark-uk on 09-02-2011 20:31
#9
John Carr wrote:
How do these flies fit into the puparium?


It's all done with hydraulics after it emerges from the puparium.

http://www.youtub...GdfIX5x8XM
Edited by Mark-uk on 09-02-2011 20:32

Posted by Mark-uk on 09-02-2011 20:34
#10
Ahh cyprinoid

beaten by 2 seconds!!

Angry

Posted by cyprinoid on 09-02-2011 21:30
#11
Grin