Showing posts with label Bromophila caffra family Platystomatidae fly insect identification. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bromophila caffra family Platystomatidae fly insect identification. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Bromophila caffra family Platystomatidae

These flies, with a wingspan 30-50mm in length are fairly common in some bush areas and always found hanging upside down for some reason.

Adults and larvae are found on all kinds of decaying matter: flowers, fruit, faeces etc.