Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empidid with white abdomen

Posted by Stephen on 28-03-2009 10:59
#1

Fly with a white abdomen on a daisy (Asteraceae).

In the mountains, edge of the forest, West Virginia USA. 13 July 2007.

ID help appreciated!

Edited by Stephen on 28-03-2009 18:28

Posted by socrates on 28-03-2009 11:32
#2

Empididae

Posted by Stephen on 28-03-2009 18:29
#3


Thanks so much! I'll change the title of the post in case any Empidid fans are out there and might like to have a look.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-03-2009 07:37
#4

Rhamphomyia, but I have to little knowledge of Nearctic ones to say anything more than most likely Rhamphomyia (Pararhamphomyia) sp.

Posted by Stephen on 31-03-2009 01:35
#5

Paul, Socrates, thanks so much for your help with this nice fly!