Thread subject: Diptera.info :: fam.Conopidae- Myopa sp ?
Posted by bonitin on 28-12-2009 12:43
#1
Hi,
I found this type of little fly on several occasions in the local nature reserve in Gent, Belgium.
very hard to get a decent pic. of them. This one was making its toilet on a thistle bud.
Date: 11July 2009
I have been looking in the Gallery but couldn't find an exact match with my little fly.
Thanks! :)
Posted by blowave on 28-12-2009 15:24
#2
Hi bonitin,
Looks like Sicus ferrugineus, can't say for certain if male or female but I would think male. Best let someone else confirm.;)
Janet:)
Posted by Zeegers on 28-12-2009 15:25
#3
Conopidae yes
Myopa NO
It is Sicus ferrugineus.
Fond of violet Compositae, like in the picture.
Theo
Posted by bonitin on 28-12-2009 16:08
#4
Thank you both Janet and Theo! :)
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 28-12-2009 19:22
#5
Hear Zeegers. ;)
This year I saw lots of this species! But nothing beats Myopa picta in Conopidae.