Thread subject: Diptera.info :: big fly from today

Posted by Margarita Auer on 15-03-2008 23:09
#1
Dear members,

Today I saw this quite big fly- size approximately 14mm - in the Eastern part of Austria.
Can You please help me to identify it?

Thank You

Margarita Auer

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 15-03-2008 23:20
#2
Looks like Ernestia puparum, but difficult angle...

Posted by Zeegers on 16-03-2008 11:12
#3
I'm with Stephane.

Species is typical for sitting on treestems like in this picture


Theo

Posted by Margarita Auer on 16-03-2008 17:56
#4
To Stephane and Theo:
Thank You very much for Your determination!

Best regards

Margarita