Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platystomatidae - Rivellia syngenisae

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 27-05-2007 17:41
#1

Hi

* locality - Silgueiros - Viseu - PORTUGAL
* date - 2007.05.26
* size - 5 mm (medium fly)
* habitat - openland; near Mentha spp, grassfield, smiley with many leafhoppers
* substrate - suspensed in a grass.


One of the most spectacular flies I ever seen. This is the second time I see this one. It has a very peculiar way in locomotion. This fly jumps. The jumps are parabolas. ;) It walks a little, then take a big or medium jump (considering its size). It has a very soft greenish hue.

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 19-06-2007 15:06

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 27-05-2007 17:41
#2

another view

Posted by John Smit on 29-05-2007 08:52
#3

Correct!

John

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 29-05-2007 13:00
#4

today I saw another Rivellia! :) Very nice to see... take it a look.