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 Unknown fly, killed by unknown parasite
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| morfa |
Posted on 27-10-2007 19:10
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Member Location: Posts: 246 Joined: 30.09.06 |
Location: ?land, Sweden Size: 5-6 mm  Larger view here: http://www.flickr...321&size=o Some kind of parasitic fungus perhaps? I think it's interesting how the legs seem to be curled inwards! My speculation: perhaps it's a way for the parasite to ensure the fly remains on the leaf after it's death ??exposing it to predators that can act as a new host? Any thoughts appreciated! /John |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 27-10-2007 20:12
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The onmipresent Entomophthora muscae in an unfortunate anthomyiid.
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| morfa |
Posted on 27-10-2007 20:42
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Member Location: Posts: 246 Joined: 30.09.06 |
Thank you so much Paul! //John |
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