Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Predator with prey

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 04-07-2008 07:47
#1

Dear forum,

I took these pictures this morning in my garden. Can the predator and perhaps even the prey be further identified?

Best regards, Niek

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 04-07-2008 07:48
#2

second picture

Posted by LordV on 04-07-2008 07:56
#3

Predator looks like a muscid- Coenosia sp.

Brian V.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 04-07-2008 08:11
#4

Prey looks anthomyiid-like.

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 04-07-2008 08:55
#5

Dear Brian and Paul,

Thank you for your quick replies.

Best regards, Niek

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 04-07-2008 19:05
#6

Coenosia tigrina for the species.

Posted by Niek van Wijk on 04-07-2008 19:41
#7

Dear Stephane,

Thank you for the determination.

Cordialement, Niek