Thread subject: Diptera.info :: unknown diptera
Posted by Markus Gebel on 04-09-2011 17:39
#1
Hello
Last month I photographed this big unknown diptera in the middle of Germany (Rhön).
Who can help? Syrphidae?
10.August - Germany - Rhön - ca 400m over Sealevel
thanx a lot
best regards
Markus
Edited by Markus Gebel on 04-09-2011 17:40
Posted by Nosferatumyia on 04-09-2011 18:00
#2
Oestridae
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 04-09-2011 18:40
#3
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cephenemyia!!! You are killing me. :(
Most likely C. stimulator.
ps did you collect this one, Markus?
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 04-09-2011 18:43
Posted by Mark-uk on 06-09-2011 00:01
#4
Seeing Photos like this makes me think we should have an award for the best photo posted on this site each year.
not sure too many deer or elk would cast a vote for this photo :-)
Edited by Mark-uk on 06-09-2011 00:05
Posted by John Carr on 06-09-2011 00:29
#5
I thought Oestridae adults didn't feed due to their lack of a mouth to feed with. Why is it on a flower?
Posted by paqui on 06-09-2011 00:40
#6
:D following the "Guide des mouches et des moustiques" it´s the fastest family in Diptera, 40Km/h, lucky of you, you found it having a rest ;)
Edited by paqui on 06-09-2011 00:44
Posted by Paul Beuk on 06-09-2011 08:57
#7
John Carr wrote:
I thought Oestridae adults didn't feed due to their lack of a mouth to feed with. Why is it on a flower?
You can sit at the dining table without having a meal. ;)
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 06-09-2011 14:29
#8
John Carr wrote:
I thought Oestridae adults didn't feed due to their lack of a mouth to feed with. Why is it on a flower?
it is doing a stopover.