Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID : Fungus on Scathophagidae species.
Posted by AJC on 25-05-2011 19:56
#1
Evening,
This is my first post and I think it is an interesting identification request. I found a dead Scathophagidae species in a local garden centre and was surprised to find a fungus like substance wrapped right round it's abdomen.
Is anyone able to offer an opinion on what species the fly and it's fungus could possibly be?
I still have the specimen and would be willing to post it to anyone if they wanted it for examination.
Regards,
Andrew.
Posted by Sundew on 25-05-2011 21:33
#2
The fungus is the fly killer
Entomophthora muscae, see
http://www.dipter...d_id=29467. It is quite frequent.
Regards, Sundew
Posted by AJC on 26-05-2011 05:28
#3
Morning Sundew,
Thanks for the identification of the fungus and the links to extra information on the killer fungus. Fascinating stuff.
Regards,
Andrew.
Posted by Jan Willem on 26-05-2011 06:28
#4
This funges is indeed rather common, especially on
Scathophaga stercoraria, which is the fly on your picture.
Posted by AJC on 26-05-2011 08:32
#5
Jan Willem wrote:
This funges is indeed rather common, especially on Scathophaga stercoraria, which is the fly on your picture.
Good morning Jan, thank you for identifying the fly too! I shall try to get some better images for my archives with the DSLR when I get a free moment. If they come out good I shall share them here too.
Regards and thanks,
Andrew.