Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Diptron?
Posted by Antonym on 10-10-2009 14:10
#1
Hi Y'all,
This turned up, dead, in my moth trap this morning. Not even sure if it should be on a diptera forum, given its bee-like appearance, but perhaps someone could kindly ID it for me?
Tony M.:)
Posted by Antonym on 10-10-2009 14:12
#2
Sorry, guys it seems the pix failed to upload - I'll try again
Edited by Antonym on 10-10-2009 14:15
Posted by Roger Thomason on 10-10-2009 14:17
#3
Pollenia ?
Posted by Sundew on 10-10-2009 17:43
#4
The fly was killed by a fungus,
Entomophthora muscae, cp.
http://www.nysaes...ora_m.html, which makes the typical swollen abdomen with the spread segments.
Edited by Sundew on 10-10-2009 17:45
Posted by Antonym on 10-10-2009 18:22
#5
Thanks, Sundew - very interesting
Tony.M.