Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Can anyone explain this phenomenon?

Posted by walwyn on 02-05-2007 00:08
#1
I've noticed this behaviour on a few Rhingia that I''ve photographed recently and I'm at a loss to understand exactly what is going on? It seems like bubble blowing but not quite.
Edited by walwyn on 02-05-2007 00:11

Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-05-2007 06:41
#2
It is just the 'skin' that is streching when its mouthparts are extended into the flower.
Edited by Paul Beuk on 02-05-2007 06:41