Thread subject: Diptera.info :: fly ID please

Posted by Toby on 29-03-2009 22:46
#1

these medium sized flies like to sun bathe on trees by pond at work

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this Tachinid(?) also sunbathing on a log in Richmond Park

www.pbase.com/racketman/image/110739223.jpg

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Posted by ChrisR on 29-03-2009 23:14
#2

The tachinid looks like a Lypha dubia but I might be wrong - I don't see enough material at this time of year.

BTW, should be 2 threads really - otherwise it gets a bit confusing ;)

Posted by Xespok on 30-03-2009 10:19
#3

The top one is probably and Egle, Anthomyiidae.

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 30-03-2009 17:56
#4

It should be Egle ciliata (4 post dc).