Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tiny Ephydridae from Israel

Posted by zcuc on 03-11-2007 20:56
#1
Size about 3-5mm
Edited by zcuc on 03-11-2007 21:46

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 03-11-2007 21:18
#2
My favorite fly!
Actocetor indicus, Ephydridae.
Nikita

Posted by zcuc on 03-11-2007 21:45
#3
Thanks for the fast reply Nikita,
I found it about 13km inland on a construction site sand inside oak forest. about 150-200 above sea lavel.
Does this fly usually exist in such environments?

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 03-11-2007 22:02
#4
Yes, sand with some scanty vegetation. More often near water source. In Senegal I used some water to attaract its on sandy site. Also sea beach sandy plaj. Also sandy site for child playing...
As far North as South Turkey.
Edited by Nikita Vikhrev on 03-11-2007 22:11

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-11-2007 22:07
#5
wow! spectacular fly!!! We see why Nikita loves this fly. Grin