Posted by davenicholls on 09-11-2009 15:10
#1
Seen on 2 November in woodland in England. Is it possible to suggest an ID? Many thanks
Posted by ChrisR on 09-11-2009 18:01
#2
Looks like a
Phryxe sp. to me but (as always) it would be nice to see other angles :)
Posted by davenicholls on 11-11-2009 17:24
#3
Many thanks Chris. For future reference, are there particular features it would be useful to photograph to aid identification of tachinids?
Dave
Posted by ChrisR on 11-11-2009 18:52
#4
Well, it depends on the genus ... but whichever angle you have then the one we need will be the one you were going for just before it flew off! ;)
Phryxe are a bit anonymous-looking but I'd hope to see erect apical scutellar bristles and if you wanted a species ID then you'd have to show the head from the side and be a bit lucky! ;) When I am trying to photograph tachinids in the field then I try for lots of dorsal and lateral shots - just take loads of photos and fill the card :D