Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 17-08-2006 11:24
#1
I've ome too late, only legs are visible.
Could you help to ID order?
Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-08-2006 16:30
#2
Diptera (for sure)
Ceratopogonidae (probably)
Forcipomyia (possibly)
alacris (now I'm joking!) ;)
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 17-08-2006 16:49
#3
Thank you Tony, you are the best expert for Medetera jucula menu!
So, I count it as Ceratopogonidae(?).
Nikita
Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-08-2006 17:26
#4
I don't think we can say with
complete certainty that it is Ceratopogonidae, but in this family there are genera, such as
Forcipomyia, which are very small, and have these quite sturdy and very hairy legs.
Perhaps someone can show that it is more likely to be Psychodidae or Cecidomyiidae, but I don't think so. I would count it as Ceratopogonidae, until someone says different! :)
Also you could look at the other flies you have caught on the tree. If
Medetera has caught this one, then there must be others there for you to catch! Find a tiny fly with legs like this, then you will know for sure!
Edited by Tony Irwin on 17-08-2006 17:28
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 17-08-2006 19:25
#5
I don't meaned Ceratopogonidae?, but Ceratopogonidae(?)!
Thank you Tony.
It seems to me that Medetera doesn't bother as much as we, about systematic of their preys:D
Nikita