Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Some coprophagous flies in Suriname | Rivellia sp. (Platystomatidae)

Posted by Auke on 27-08-2019 16:44
#1
These flies were feeding on some presumed excrement of a small mammal in the forest of Suriname. Please help to ID.
Edited by Auke on 28-08-2019 17:46

Posted by von Tschirnhaus on 27-08-2019 17:07
#2
Platystomatidae, see the protruded mouth edge of the specimen right above

Posted by Auke on 27-08-2019 17:15
#3
Thank you! TumbsUp

Posted by John Carr on 27-08-2019 20:16
#4
Wing pattern is like Rivellia.

Posted by Auke on 27-08-2019 23:34
#5
Thanks, now filed as cf. Rivellia.

Posted by Andrew Whittington on 28-08-2019 09:45
#6
I agree with John