Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pollenia sp?

Posted by davenicholls on 23-11-2008 20:57
#1

Is it possible to say which Pollenia species this is? Seen in May in the UK Midlands. Many thanks

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 24-11-2008 17:21
#2

Pollenia sp.

Posted by davenicholls on 24-11-2008 21:24
#3

Thanks Stephane. Should I take it that it isn't possible to say more than the genus?

Posted by Susan R Walter on 24-11-2008 22:36
#4

Dave – very few people will attempt Pollenia from photos. This one is male, so someone really experienced could probably ID it. I've just started to look at this genus, and for me, the photo is not quite good enough for me to make a suggestion.

Posted by davenicholls on 24-11-2008 22:46
#5

Many thanks Susan for the explanation.