Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hypoderma diana query PHOTO!

Posted by jane bowman on 15-05-2010 19:45
#1

Sorry but third time lucky I hope. Found last week in the Scottish Highlands. If not Hypoderma diana an ID please. Thank you

Jane

Posted by phil withers on 15-05-2010 20:17
#2

Since the other two Hypoderma species in Britain are now deemed extinct, this is all it can be - the scutellum looks right.

Posted by jane bowman on 15-05-2010 20:21
#3

Thanks Phil

Jane

Posted by Zeegers on 15-05-2010 21:15
#4

NOt reason for the 'if not' part: Hypoderma diana

Theo

Posted by Sundew on 15-05-2010 21:51
#5

Great fly, Jane, though a bit obnoxious, especially to roe deer!
You can delete the previous threads that failed to show the photo [use the "edit" button and then "delete thread"] to avoid them being clicked in vain.
Regards, Sundew

Edited by Sundew on 15-05-2010 21:51