Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Genus? Family?

Posted by socrates on 06-05-2007 14:16
#1
I got this fly at seashore during low tide in the Philippines. approx. 7-10mm. the picture is not great. I took it using a camera on my cellular phone. Red to brown abdomen, they are not active fliers though can hover through wtrong winds... They are clumping near holes dug by small crabs.

Thanks in advance

Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-05-2007 15:01
#2
looks like a Chloropidae, but which one. Quite distinctive< I must say, so who will give the clue?

Posted by socrates on 07-05-2007 15:43
#3
Thanks Paul! I'll look on the checklist for the possible candidates.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 07-05-2007 21:13
#4
Chloropidae from such a place may be IDed by Emilia Narchuk:
chloropsGrinzin.ru
Nikita
EDIT: Grin = @ Wink
Edited by Nikita Vikhrev on 07-05-2007 22:19

Posted by Kahis on 07-05-2007 21:59
#5
Please do not post email addresses. Unless you wish to supply Emilia with even more spam email Smile

Posted by socrates on 08-05-2007 17:16
#6
Thanks Nikita. It's big help!

Posted by socrates on 14-05-2007 15:54
#7
Pemphigonotus fly
There are two possible enedmic species in the Philippines: P. approximatus, and P. brunneus...

any suggestions?