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13-08-2008, 03:06 PM
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| | | Flies mating - enormous size/mass difference between genders
Stony Stratford, Bucks.
Almost missed these two as they were well concealed on the shady side of the fence. Initially I thought it was just a single fly with a fat abdomen. It was only when I focused in through the viewfinder that I noticed the little guy hanging on the rear end.
All help with identification appreciated. 
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13-08-2008, 07:17 PM
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| | | Re: Flies mating - enormous size/mass difference between genders
That does seem unusual. The head shape reminds me of Phoridae but that's just a guess, really, not having studied that family. |
14-08-2008, 07:42 AM
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| | | Re: Flies mating - enormous size/mass difference between genders
Yes Phoridae. Megaselia sp by the looks of it,
I hadnt realised there was such a difference in sizes. Nice find, I believe they breed in fungi. |
14-08-2008, 08:52 AM
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| | | Re: Flies mating - enormous size/mass difference between genders
John and Dan - Thanks for your help with this one. I did some Googling on your suggestion and came up with this webpage: Phoridae
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14-08-2008, 08:56 AM
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| | | Re: Flies mating - enormous size/mass difference between genders
Interesting site it suggests that Gymnophora sp would fit the bill abit more than my initial suggestion, not a group im over familiar with. | | |
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