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 tiny fly accompanies Molobratia -> Desmometopa sp.
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| Carnifex |
Posted on 23-06-2016 20:17
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 Member Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 1907 Joined: 23.06.15 |
Hi there, I am new to this forum, and I want to start with a question concerning an observation of a Molobratia teutonus eating its prey: There was a small Diptera on the body of the Apis, only saw it on the pictures at home. Can someone tell me more about this behavior, like is it a commensalistic behavior? Is it maybe even laying eggs in there? How far can it be determined? Best, Lorin Carnifex attached the following image:  [193.51Kb] Edited by Carnifex on 08-07-2018 20:26 |
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| Carnifex |
Posted on 23-06-2016 20:18
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Member Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 1907 Joined: 23.06.15 |
somehow cannot add another pic...
Edited by Carnifex on 23-06-2016 20:19 |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 23-06-2016 20:45
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 Member Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 10108 Joined: 22.10.10 |
Probably Desmometopa. They are common on honey bees (Apis) caught as prey. |
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