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02-05-2008, 04:18 PM
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Identification of a fly
can anyone help identify this fly.. there seems to be some in my various vivs just now and i cant work out how they are getting there cheers...
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02-05-2008, 04:22 PM
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is it tiny? its probably a phorid fly, the scourge of all large collections. can be resolved with woodlouse apprently. hasnt worked in my room, seems the worst place is the GALS tank here
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02-05-2008, 05:20 PM
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If you can get a photo from the side of the fly, it would be easier to identify if its a phorid - they hava a characteristic bump on their backs that makes it easier to identify them.
At present, I cant tell - it almost looks like one of the species of potter wasps rather than a scuttle fly, but its hard to see.
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02-05-2008, 05:29 PM
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ok i have more pics shall post in a few mins
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02-05-2008, 05:35 PM
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its just over a centimetre long... so not tiny...
heres some more pics  
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02-05-2008, 07:16 PM
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Its not a phorid fly, its far too big and lacks general look, and hump of such flies.
Its size, and the iridescent eyes make me wonder if its not a type of cleg fly (Haematopota spp.). They will be active this time of year and are likely attracted to any damp vivs you have (i.e tropical ones).
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02-05-2008, 07:28 PM
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It's a Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens). Have you been feeding CalciGrubs? The flies are harmless and your animals will probably enjoy eating them.
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02-05-2008, 07:42 PM
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Seeing that picture now, I agree that its likely a black soldier fly.
The iridescence on the eyes is similar to the cleg fly (alas, I only have field guides to go by at uni, my decent insect "atlas" is at home).
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02-05-2008, 10:51 PM
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YES i have ben feeding calci grubs.... hmmm.... i thought they had all been munched... i cant think where the uneaten ones came from at all
and my animals indeed found them yummy especially the water dragon  PHEW just glad i found out what they were thanks everyone I really appreicate that
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