Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly ID

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 15-03-2009 09:58
#1

About 20 mm long. Pictured in Tanzania.

Posted by ChrisR on 15-03-2009 11:09
#2

Stratiomyidae (a Soldier Fly) from the spikes on the scutellum and the general appearance. But not much is visible so I don't know if it can be identified further.

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 15-03-2009 22:13
#3

Thanks for the help Chris.
Can anyone identify any further?;)

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 15-03-2009 22:26
#4

Looks like our european Odontomyia...

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 16-03-2009 05:27
#5

Thanks Stephane.
For an indisputable id to species level, what would you require to see?