Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pseudopenthes fenestrata

Posted by Trev on 10-03-2009 06:06
#1
There are quite a few of these around at my place at the moment. They like to just plonk down on open ground with wings outstretched and are quite happy to sit for a close up photograph. All help appreciated.
Edited by Trev on 10-03-2009 11:01

Posted by Jan Willem on 10-03-2009 07:17
#2
Hi Trev,

Looks like Bombyliidae to me. Maybe David Gibbs can help.

Posted by David Gibbs on 10-03-2009 10:30
#3
My knowledge of Australian beeflies is virtually zero but i think i have tracked this one down.

Pseudopenthes fenestrata Roberts

see http://www.brisba...sopini.htm

Posted by Trev on 10-03-2009 11:02
#4
Thanks David, that looks pretty spot on to me.