Tangle-vein flies (Nemestrinidae)

Discussion

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

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

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

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!