Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Macronychia striginervis (conf. Theo Zeegers)
Posted by javanerkelens on 03-09-2009 13:20
#1
30 august 2009 Cornelisgracht Giethoorn Netherlands
Found between grasses
I think it is Macronychia striginervis, but you never know with ...Sarcophagidae
Joke van Erkelens
Edited by javanerkelens on 05-09-2009 17:38
Posted by javanerkelens on 03-09-2009 13:21
#2
another photo
Posted by conopid on 03-09-2009 22:01
#3
Certainly looks like it to me. Nice fly!!
Posted by javanerkelens on 03-09-2009 22:33
#4
Thanks Nigel
Indeed a nice fly!!
I also think M. striginervis must be right indeed...
Joke van Erkelens :)
Posted by Zeegers on 05-09-2009 15:08
#5
I agree, but some males of M. polyodon can be rather similar.
So check for lightcoloured hairs on the back of the head.
THeo
Posted by javanerkelens on 05-09-2009 17:38
#6
Yellow/ golden hairs are present.
Joke
Posted by Zeegers on 08-09-2009 20:36
#7
that settles it !
Theo
Posted by javanerkelens on 08-09-2009 22:18
#8
Nice :D
Joke