Tangle-vein flies (Nemestrinidae)


Tangle-vein flies (Nemestrinidae)

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20 Dec 2023
From my internet search I learn that Tangle-vein flies have a proboscis very similar to that of butterflies long and flexible that they use to such up nectar so either moisture or sap. Seeing gang-gangs in Namadgi is pretty rare, if you come across them again can you please look out for any distinguishing features of birds present, such as pink spots on the cheeks of the females or stunted male crests that would be great. As would any sightings of Gang-gangs in or around hollows

Trichophthalma nicholsoni
RosD wrote:
20 Dec 2023
Thanks so much for the ID Michael
I’ll do some follow up reading!
So presume it is seeking moisture?
Abdomen is quite long and pointed
The Nursery Swamp walk was a delight - so many flowers and insects and a family of Gang gangs!

Trichophthalma nicholsoni
20 Dec 2023
Only one pair of wings - so a fly

Trichophthalma nicholsoni
AaronClausen wrote:
15 Dec 2023
Hi @KimberiRP any idea what this is?

Trichophthalma punctata
CattleDog wrote:
31 Jan 2023
Thanks KimberIRP - much appreciated!

Trichophthalma punctata
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