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 Chrysomelid-mimicking flies
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| Rossco |
Posted on 01-11-2009 18:37
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Dear all I was wondering if someone on here could help. I'm primarily interested in beetles, but I've come across some very interesting flies from Malaysian (Cameron Highlands) malaise trap samples. See the photos below. There are two species and both appear to be chrysomelid mimics. The extent of the mimicry is astonishing, especially when you consider the 'elytra' are actually a massively enlarged scutellum. Does anyone know what genus these species belong to, as I can't find anything on the web? Any help and information greatly appreciated. |
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| Rossco |
Posted on 01-11-2009 18:38
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Here is the first species |
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| Rossco |
Posted on 01-11-2009 18:43
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Apologies, having trouble attaching photos |
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| Rossco |
Posted on 01-11-2009 18:48
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Try this link instead: http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Pipere76/Mimics# |
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| Gerard Pennards |
Posted on 01-11-2009 18:56
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Yes, family is Celyphidae, the so called beetle-flies, take a look here: http://www.diptera.info/photogallery.php?album_id=73 Greetings, Greetings, Gerard Pennards |
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| Rossco |
Posted on 01-11-2009 19:03
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Brilliant, thanks, Gerard. Are there any works on the biology of these flies you know of off the top of your head? |
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