Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stevenia sp.?
Posted by blowave on 04-11-2008 17:11
#1
Hello!
I came across a fly which looked much like this and was labelled a Stevenia sp. <i>Rhinophoridae</i>. Tachinidae is the Family I think of when I see all those hairs! Thanks! :) Janet
11th July, Lincoln UK.
Posted by blowave on 04-11-2008 17:12
#2
Pic 2
Posted by Zeegers on 04-11-2008 20:42
#3
Whatever it is, it is not Stevenia, since the topcel is open.
My gut feeling is Tachinidae, possibly a very dark Phorocera.
The eyes would need to be hairy, for that, can't tell from these pics.
Theo
Posted by blowave on 04-11-2008 20:58
#4
Thank you Theo! I have another pic from above, it wasn't a very big fly. It flew away and came back about 3 minutes later, at least I think it's the same fly. Still can't see the hair on it's eyes though! :)
Janet
Posted by Zeegers on 05-11-2008 19:24
#5
Given the last pic, I'll change my mind to Sarcophagidae
Theo
Posted by blowave on 05-11-2008 20:19
#6
Thank you Theo, I can see Sarcophagidae in the eyes, there are so many of those! Looking through my pics I have a few similar but with some white. Janet
This one on 21st May
Posted by Zeegers on 06-11-2008 09:26
#7
NOw i'm sure: Sarcophagidae it is.
Theo
Posted by blowave on 06-11-2008 14:47
#8
Thanks again Theo! All good experience, I guess to ask for an idea of the Genus is stretching it too far....:D
Janet