Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Phasia hemiptera ?

Posted by Rafael Estevez on 27-12-2008 17:35
#1

Taken at Rodicio (Orense) Spain at an altitude of 800 mts.
Oak woodland clearing during end of August 2008, robust insect, about 18/19 mm.-
Am I correct??
Thnks
Rafael

Posted by Rafael Estevez on 27-12-2008 17:36
#2

View from another angle.-
Rafael

Posted by ChrisR on 27-12-2008 17:40
#3

Definitely Phasia hemiptera (male) - the orange hairs on the thorax are very distinctive :)

Posted by Rafael Estevez on 27-12-2008 18:23
#4

Thnks very much Chris.-
Rafael