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 Picture-winged fly (Tephritidae) for ID, please
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| Neil Fletcher |
Posted on 27-01-2012 17:03
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Hello, I wonder if anyone can help, please? I'm new to the forum and have been struggling to identify what I presume to be a picture-winged fly (Tephritidae). It was taken on rank chalk grassland in Berkshire (VC22), in the UK on 13-July-2011 I have attached a couple of pictures. Best wishes Neil Neil Fletcher attached the following image:  [75.26Kb] |
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| Jason G |
Posted on 27-01-2012 17:20
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 Member Location: London UK Posts: 136 Joined: 22.12.08 |
It's Tabanidae, though certainly a fly with pretty wings!
Edited by Jason G on 27-01-2012 17:23 London's Insects http://londoninve...hostia.com |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 27-01-2012 17:37
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 Super Administrator Location: Netherlands Posts: 19403 Joined: 11.05.04 |
Chrysops relictus
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| Jason G |
Posted on 27-01-2012 17:43
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Member Location: London UK Posts: 136 Joined: 22.12.08 |
Ha! Just what I was going to say. I have no literature or hands-on experience with these despite the presence of horses nearby, hence my retiscence to commit to anything.
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| Neil Fletcher |
Posted on 27-01-2012 18:10
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Many thanks Jason and Paul, for the quick reply. I will try to look in the correct family next time! Best wishes Neil |
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| Jason G |
Posted on 27-01-2012 18:30
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Member Location: London UK Posts: 136 Joined: 22.12.08 |
Have you got a copy of British Soldierflies and their Allies? I believe a key exists in their for Tabanidae. Don't forget, when you have a specimen as opposed to just a field-photo, you have everything you need to identify it from scratch. Look for the Field Studies Council key to British Diptera by DM Unwin, which will take you through to family-level. You'll then need to look-up more specialist books that cover it. Don't forget to ask for further assistance if you need it. Edited by Jason G on 27-01-2012 18:32 London's Insects http://londoninve...hostia.com |
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