A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Unidentified Drosophilidae
Diptera; Drosophilidae; Unidentified Drosophilidae. "The Drosophilidae are a diverse, cosmopolitan family of flies, which includes species called fruit flies, although they are more accurately referred to as vinegar or pomace flies." Wikipedia.
This fly was spotted on foliage at the edge of a rice field. In this small place, there is very little interference from humans. The undergrowth is dense and is shaded by the canopy of a row of mango trees which were planted a few years ago between the edge of the road and the rice field. This is a place which I have noted down as a "hotspot" for insect life and other biodiversity. It is known locally for regular sightings of Reticulated Pythons and Tree Snakes. I know it best for a wealth of bugs and spiders.
No Comments