Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly with Prey
Posted by LordV on 08-10-2006 11:16
#1
Any ideas on ID of this fly- about the 4th time I've captured one of these eating other flies. Taken Yesterday South Coast uk. Fly about 7.3mm body length.
Thanks
Brian V.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 08-10-2006 11:42
#2
The prey is a gall midge, unmistakebly from the wing venation. As for the predator, I rarely touch the calyptrate stuff. ;)
Posted by LordV on 08-10-2006 12:48
#3
Thanks for the ID on the prey Paul but it's the predator I was after ;) :)
Brian V.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 08-10-2006 12:54
#4
A large coenosiine muscid - Kahis may be able to ID it straight away - I'll be able to do something with it later, but right now I've got some furniture to shift! :(
Posted by LordV on 08-10-2006 18:44
#5
Thanks Tony :)
Happy furniture moving ;)
Brian V.
Edited by LordV on 08-10-2006 18:44