Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 fam.Conopidae- Myopa sp ?
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| bonitin |
Posted on 28-12-2009 12:43
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 Member Location: Gent, Belgium Posts: 348 Joined: 11.10.07 |
Hi, I found this type of little fly on several occasions in the local nature reserve in Gent, Belgium. very hard to get a decent pic. of them. This one was making its toilet on a thistle bud. Date: 11July 2009 I have been looking in the Gallery but couldn't find an exact match with my little fly. Thanks!   |
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| blowave |
Posted on 28-12-2009 15:24
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 Member Location: LINCOLN, UK Posts: 3151 Joined: 27.06.07 |
Hi bonitin, Looks like Sicus ferrugineus, can't say for certain if male or female but I would think male. Best let someone else confirm.  Janet |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 28-12-2009 15:25
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19298 Joined: 21.07.04 |
Conopidae yes Myopa NO It is Sicus ferrugineus. Fond of violet Compositae, like in the picture. Theo |
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| bonitin |
Posted on 28-12-2009 16:08
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Member Location: Gent, Belgium Posts: 348 Joined: 11.10.07 |
Thank you both Janet and Theo! |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 28-12-2009 19:22
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 Member Location: Viseu - PORTUGAL Posts: 9296 Joined: 05.06.06 |
Hear Zeegers. This year I saw lots of this species! But nothing beats Myopa picta in Conopidae. |
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