Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tephritid??

Posted by Stephen Plummer on 31-07-2010 08:15
#1

I'm not sure whether the attached record shots are of a tephritid. Could anyone help me with species?
Taken in Bedfordshire, UK yesterday.

Posted by Stephen Plummer on 31-07-2010 08:18
#2

And a view of the head

Posted by Roger Thomason on 31-07-2010 08:40
#3

Wing pattern almost matches the photo of Merzomyia westermanni in the Gallery, but that is a female....this is a male so may well be that species.

Posted by saeed on 31-07-2010 09:00
#4

Yep,
Merzomyia westermanni (Meigen, 1826)

Edited by saeed on 31-07-2010 09:03

Posted by Stephen Plummer on 31-07-2010 12:52
#5

Thank you so much, Roger & Saeed,

I really appreciate your help,

Stephen.