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Dedicated to showing off the most ecologically diverse super radiation of animals 🪰 🦟 🧬🔬
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dipteracourse.bsky.social
Excited to announce that Fly School IV will be 27 July-9 August 2026, in Costa Rica! Applications will open in January. @dipterists.bsky.social @flygirlnhm.bsky.social @bertonemyia.bsky.social @teamdiptera.bsky.social @entcollnet.bsky.social @dipteristsforum.bsky.social @entsocamerica.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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hoverflyspotter.bsky.social
✨ Vintage Hoverfly Art ✨
Etching from Emile Blanchard’s book “Metamorphoses, mœurs et instincts des insectes” — a stunning glimpse into the world of insects. Illustrator L. Royner #Hoverflies #Flies #Insects #Syrphidae #Art #HistoricalArt #NatureIllustration #Diptera #Artappreciation
Hoverflies Art: Metamorphosis of the Rat-tailed fly
Examination of Hoverfly Art from a French book by Emile Blanchard titled ‘Metamorphoses, mœurs et instincts des insects' translated to English 1882.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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dipterists.bsky.social
Please join us for our 34th General Meeting on November 11th [7:00-9:00pm PST (UTC-08:00)] at the Annual Meeting of @entsocamerica.bsky.social. If you won't be at the meeting in person, please see the flyer below for info regarding the Zoom link. The meeting is open to all - hope to see you there! 🦟
Portland, Oregon, USA, November 11th, 2025, Oregon Convention Center, Room C123, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Pacific Time (PT); UTC−08:00 To request the zoom link please DM @bertonemyia.bsky.social 7:00 PM - Social with Finger foods and cash bar provided; Limited drink tickets for craft beer (or lesser value) will be distributed; 7:30 PM - Welcome & Brief Announcements, Field Meeting, Team Diptera Outreach; 7:40 PM - Announcement: Fly School IV: Back to the Tropics, Brian Brown (Natural History Museum Los Angeles); 7:45 PM - Announcement: Tephritid Course, Luc Leblanc (University of Idaho); 7:55 PM - Announcement: Journal of Lost Species John Stireman, Matt Forister, Hollis Woodard; 8:00 PM - Presentation: Blow Flies Under the Lens: Forensic DNA Retrieval Post-ESEM Riley B. Hoffman (UC Davis) and Nicholas J. Miller (Northeastern University); 8:12 PM - Presentation: Archaeological Dipterology: Flies as Evidence from Past Civilizations, Michael A. Monzon (Purdue University) and Krystal R. Hans (Purdue University); 8:24 PM - Recorded Presentation: The Biodiversity of Chironomidae (Diptera) in Hong Kong, Chan Tsz Ying (Elaine) (The University of Hong Kong); 8:36 PM - Recorded Presentation: Distribution of Flies (Insecta: Diptera) Across Altitudinal Gradient in Nyungwe National Park, South-Western Rwanda, Jean de Dieu Nsenganeza (University of Rwanda/UR-CoEB); 8:48 PM - Presentation: Photos of Diptera from Fly School III and Beyond, Matt Bertone (NC State University); 9:00 PM - Closing Remarks
November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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sjthomasbotany.bsky.social
I'm currently updating and making corrections to the Ephydridae key prepared for the @dipteristsforum.bsky.social workshop. Please let me know if you've noticed any errors or anything that might need updating. Comments, DM or email to sjthomasbotanyATgmail.com please.

#Diptera #entomology
Cover page of keys to the British Ephydridae with lateral macro images of two small ephydrid flies
November 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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ellenisback.bsky.social
#FlowersOnSunday gegen Nebel und Trübsal.

Geteilte Freude ist dreifache Freude 😘
Dies ist eine Nahaufnahme (Makroaufnahme), die eine einzelne, blassviolette Blüte mit drei Insekten zeigt, die Nektar sammeln. ​Im Zentrum steht eine runde Blüte, wahrscheinlich eine Skabiose (Knautia) oder eine ähnliche Art, mit zarten, hellvioletten bis lila-rosa Blütenblättern. Der innere Teil der Blüte ist heller, fast gelblich-rosa. ​Drei Insekten sind auf der Blüte zu sehen, die alle zur Familie der Fliegen (Diptera) gehören und Bienen ähneln (Schwebfliegen): ​Oben: Das größte Insekt ist eine hummelartige Schwebfliege mit einem breiten, bräunlich-schwarz gestreiften Thorax und Hinterleib. Es ist deutlich im Fokus. ​Unten rechts: Ein schlankeres Insekt mit einem orangeroten, teils dunklen Hinterleib und transparenten Flügeln. ​In der Mitte: Ein kleineres, bienenartiges Insekt, das tiefer in der Blütenmitte sitzt. ​Der Hintergrund ist ein unscharfes, leuchtendes Grün (Bokeh), was die Blüte und die Insekten scharf hervorhebt und die Fokussierung auf das Geschehen im Vordergrund lenkt. ​Das Licht ist hell, was auf einen sonnigen Tag hindeutet und die Texturen der Insekten und der Blüte betont. ​Die Aufnahme fängt einen Moment aus der Natur ein, der die Interaktion zwischen Insekten und Blüten während der Bestäubung zeigt.
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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And our last artist for some sick BUG INK! Here is some of the flash on offer from @chuggalug.bsky.social in Portland, OR! If you’re going to ESA 2025 book an appointment now to get some ink! See more at tinyurl.com/bugluck

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#insecttattoo #entsoc2025 #teamdiptera
A beige poster featuring six black line drawings of unusual invertebrates, each labeled in playful handwritten text. The animals shown are a “Velvet Worm” on a leaf, “Hellgrammite” (a dobsonfly larva), “Big-Headed Fly,” “Giraffe Weevil” with its long neck, and “Vinegaroon” (whip scorpion). A small drawing of a stylized aquatic larva appears near the text. The poster advertises tattoo appointments available in “lines, shading, or color” on November 9, 10, and 12, with scheduling by text at 971-266-0203. The artist’s handle “@chuggalug ’25” is written at the bottom.
November 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
teamdiptera.bsky.social
Want to see more of the BUG INK flash on offer? Here is some of the flash on offer from Jeanine in Portland, OR by @summerhatfieldart! If you’re going to ESA 2025 book an appointment now to get some ink! See more tinyurl.com/bugluck
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#insecttattoo #entsoc2025 #teamdiptera
Various line arts tattoo designs of different insects.
November 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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If anyone colors a fly....show us! show us! 🪰✨ #diptera
bertonemyia.bsky.social Matt Bertone @bertonemyia.bsky.social · 7d
It's almost the weekend! 🥳

If you're looking for something for you and/or your kids to do, I've recently re-uploaded my arthropod coloring guide 🎨

Please feel free to share, print, and [definitely] have fun with it!!!

drive.google.com/file/d/1V59i...
A few panels from the coloring guide: a scorpion, an isopod, and a tachinid fly (along with their info).
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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You want some more flash for more BUG INK? Here is some of the flash on offer from Erika in Portland, OR by @summerhatfieldart! If you’re going to ESA 2025 book an appointment now to get some ink! See more at tinyurl.com/bugluck
@entsocamerica.bsky.social #insecttattoo #entsoc2025 #teamdiptera
A compilation of line drawn insect tattoos, with the text "Tattoos by Erika" and "Available in black and grey or color"
November 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
teamdiptera.bsky.social
Here is some of the insect flash on offer from @ladylucktattoopdx in Portland, OR by @summerhatfieldart! If you’re going to ESA 2025 book an appointment now to get some ink! See more at tinyurl.com/bugluck
@entsocamerica.bsky.social #insect #insecttattoo #entsoc2025 #esa #portland #teamdiptera
Entomology themed flash, featuring a robber fly, vinegaroon, rolly polly, fairy moth, rat flea, batfly, and Ironclad beetle. All stylized in black and white with red accents.
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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drbrianpet.bsky.social
#MacroMonday!

Look close to really appreciate the coolness of this #fly

#macro #macrophotography
#Diptera
Shiny metallic-looking thorax and abdomen with a lot of course black hairs
November 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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flygirlnhm.bsky.social
A FLYing visit to the Fynbos, Western Cape, South Africa

A fabulous opportunity to film in an incredible habitat (thanks BBC)- in terms of flora its unique but maybe not the most pristine in terms of disturbance. That didn't seem to perturb the flies...SO MANY BEEFLIES

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November 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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teaganmulford.bsky.social
This year for Halloween, to no one's surprise, I decided to rep #TeamDiptera and be a fly!
A woman standing in a fly onesie, complete with wings and large red eyes
November 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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rudolf-meier.bsky.social
Halloween News: Meet a new vampire fly (Hippoboscidae) 🧛‍♂🪰 1 of 10 species found on citizen-reported bird carcasses in Singapore: Even dead birds can have productive afterlives! See host records, annotated images, pictorial keys & DNA diagnostics here: doi.org/10.1155/jzs/...
October 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Ready for some BUG INK at #EntSoc2025?

See flash designs here tinyurl.com/bugluck and contact Lady Luck or the tagged artist on flash for bookings!

Tag pics of your ink to share! #teamdiptera
Bug Tattoos poster! Brought to you by @teamdiptera and @ladylucktattooPDX See flash designs here tinyurl.com/bugluck Contact lady luck or tagged artist on flash for bookings Designs start at 100 Lady Luck Tattoo 613 SE Morrison St, Portland OR 97214 (503)236-2833, portlandladyluck@gmail.com Tag pics of your ink to share! #teamdiptera
October 31, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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whistberry.bsky.social
Happy #Invertober day 8!

Bee-killer robber fly (mallophora fautrix)

#SciArt #Invertober2025
A black and gold insect that looks like a bee but is actually a species of fly that mimics bees. It is crawling through thick green grass.
October 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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sjbknott.bsky.social
Soldierflies are much less well known than hoverflies but some species are highly colourful.

Sargus bipunctatus ♀ today in Bengeo garden, large attractive woodland species & last soldierfly to appear during year. @uk-soldierflies.bsky.social @flygirlnhm.bsky.social #Stratiomyidae
Sargus bipunctatus female Sargus bipunctatus female showing red & blue abdomen Sargus bipunctatus female showing small discal cell on wings
October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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October 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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fossilforager.bsky.social
North American Hoverflies! 🪰
An illustrated poster with numbers and an identification key, highlighting the diversity of Hoverfly species found in North America. 18 flies are drawn on the poster. These flies are generally striped/have patterns that make them resemble bees. They are illustrated on a light earthy yellow-green background.
October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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nottscoleoptera.bsky.social
Tabanus autumnalis, the Large Marsh TV Horsefly, a rather impressive beast. #Diptera #Tabanidae
October 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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hoverflyspotter.bsky.social
Hoverflies on the move! 🚀 These tiny pollinators embark on incredible journeys, all sparked by hidden genetic switches in their larvae. Nature never ceases to amaze! 🌍✨ #Hoverflies #Syrphidae #Diptera #Flies #Insects #Pollinator #Nature #Knowledge #Biology #Wildlife
Hoverfly Migration: Incredible Journeys
Explore the remarkable hoverfly migration, incredible journeys triggered by larval genetic switches deciding between flight or diapause for adulthood.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
teamdiptera.bsky.social
Anyone planning on any insect tattoos this EntSoc/ECN? 🪰 @entsocamerica.bsky.social @entcollnet.bsky.social
A flyer reading "omg it's bug tattoos for ESA 2025. Alert: insect flash for your visit to Portland ESA 2025! Team Diptera is partnering with Lady luck tattoo in Portland to bring you some amazing insect flash that will be ready for your convention visit. Stay tuned for designs and check out @LadylucktattooPDX! Brought to you by your pals at @Team_Diptera. Linktr.ee/Team_Diptera
October 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
teamdiptera.bsky.social
ALERT for #EntSoc2025: Bug tattoos are coming to ESA!! Team Diptera is partnering with Lady Luck tattoo in Portland to bring you some amazing insect flash that will be ready for your convention visit. Stay tuned for designs and check out @ladylucktattoopdx ! 🪰✨
October 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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thatonecreature.bsky.social
I think I'll post my art here more often. :))

A bunch of fly doodles from a few weeks ago. It's fun playing around with bug anatomy and trying to stylise it.

#diptera #bugart #bugs #insects
Seven rough drawings of flies on a grey background. The flies are drawn in a non realistic way.
October 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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bertonemyia.bsky.social
REMINDER: The deadline to submit a fly talk at ESA for the Dipterists Society is this Friday, October 10th.

Please share and/or let me know if you'd like to submit!
bertonemyia.bsky.social Matt Bertone @bertonemyia.bsky.social · Sep 10
**Attention fly enthusiasts!** We're looking for presenters for the Dipterists Society General Meeting at ESA @entsocamerica.bsky.social in Portland, OR (November 11th)

If you're interested in giving a talk, please DM me for a link to submit a title/abstract. Deadline to submit is October 10th.
October 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM