Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Australian eggs

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 02-01-2015 22:29
#1
These eggs are regulars in my malaise trap. Could they be Dipteran? Townsville, Queensland.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 03-01-2015 10:28
#2
My first reaction is that they are tipulid eggs. Can you give us a size?

Posted by Graeme Cocks on 03-01-2015 19:04
#3
Thanks Tony. I'd say you're spot on there. Nephrotoma australasiae is a regular and there was certainly one on the day I collected these eggs. Unfortunately I've thrown them out so can't get you a scale. My malaise trap has also died. They don't last long in the tropics. Have to save up for another one.