Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyiidae?

Posted by DavieR on 06-08-2010 10:17
#1

Hello,

I have recently started to explore the world through my macro lens and am wondering what this fly is. I have been advised that it may be an Anthomyiidae; perhaps Delia sp. Naively, I thought identifying a fly would be a simple matter After exploring this site I now realise how wrong I was!

Taken in July 2010 in Central Scotland. Fly is standing on a Marigold stem. Approx 6mm long.

www.scot-image.co.uk/Macro/F0729-038.jpg

Can anyone ID it please?

David

Posted by javanerkelens on 06-08-2010 13:45
#2

Welcom on the forum!
Indeed Anthomyiidae
Male Hydrophoria linogrisea

Joke

Posted by DavieR on 07-08-2010 07:36
#3

Thank you. And thanks for the welcome too:)