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Hello all,

I've only recently joined this group. I'm a nature enthusiast, with a special interest for Flies. I've been recording flies in Mumbai (Bombay) region for several years, and have recorded over 25+ families. Since I don't collect specimens nor have the knowledge of conducting species identification, I've had to limit my studies to family and, if possible, genus level.

On a recent trek in the northern Western Ghats (about 50km from Mumbai), I came across a beautiful Bombyliid (check the link below), and I was wondering if anyone could help me identify it.

Update 25 Sept: Found a mating pair:


About the fly:
Photographed near Mumbai
Elevation: 1000+ feet
Size of the fly: A little over a centimeter
Habitat: On grassy slopes
Numbers: Over 10; very common in the above mentioned habitats

I think it is Anthrax sps, but I'm not sure. Any help?

Thanks!
Ani

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Really nice species! :)

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Welcome to the forum Ani - excellent photograph - I'm sure David Gibbs will be along soon and he might be able to give you a name for your bombylid :)

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excellent picture.
Here's a different species I photographed a few years back in India--

http://www.dipter...d_id=19204

Steve:)

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Thanks Sara, Chris and sd! Sd, that is a great looking beefly!