Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Unknown calyptrate fly -> Phyto melanocephala
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| evdebs |
Posted on 03-06-2021 20:52
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Member Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 197 Joined: 01.05.21 |
I'm not at all sure about this fly. My only guess is possibly a female Nyctia halterata (a male was seen in the same field margin). However, the body doesn't appear to be black enough for N. halterata. Any help with the ID would be much appreciated. Seen on 26/05/2021 in the margin of a commercial strawberry field in Kent, UK. Many thanks, Dylan evdebs attached the following image:  [143.65Kb] Edited by evdebs on 05-06-2021 10:52 |
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| Nacho Cabellos |
Posted on 05-06-2021 01:23
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 Member Location: Spain Posts: 1585 Joined: 27.09.09 |
It seems Stevenia (Rhinophoridae) |
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| evdebs |
Posted on 05-06-2021 10:11
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Member Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 197 Joined: 01.05.21 |
Ok great, thanks Nacho! Dylan |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 05-06-2021 10:18
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19310 Joined: 21.07.04 |
The petiole is too short for Stevenia. It is a Phyto melanocephala, same family. Theo |
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| evdebs |
Posted on 05-06-2021 10:51
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Member Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 197 Joined: 01.05.21 |
Thanks very much Theo! Dylan |
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