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Sylvicola sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

An unusual looking fly about 15mm long with dark markings through the wings.

Habitat:

Attracted to night lights at the local school.

Notes:

This seems to be a very similar fly to http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/37973208 which was spotted at the same time. Is it Sylvicola maybe showing dimorphism...?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Mark Ridgway
Both are similar to http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/12810281 which has been formally identified as Sylvicola dubius... but one key issue was the two-toned antennae... do I really want to get into this !!?
Mark Ridgway
Thanks bayucca. These are turning out a lot trickier than they look. There's an incredible lack of accurate info plus some mis-info so we are sending them to our gov entomology people... stay tuned. :-)
bayucca
Looks similar to your other one, might also be Anisopodidae, but it is not the same one. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/37973208 Also Sylvicola sp.?? Look at this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/69610519@N08/6455816549 Just a hint, since I actually have NO IDeas about Flies and Co.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Flies!
Mission
Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
Mission
Global Schoolyard Bioblitz!
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2013

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