Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stomorhina on south coast query

Posted by Brownwich on 27-09-2011 18:11
#1

Two weeks ago (14.09.11) I photographed this small (?6mm) fly on asters in the garden (Hampshire coast) and it was suggested that it might be an unusual migrant (blown-in on those gales) Stomorhina sp?

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 27-09-2011 18:13
#2

Correct, a female.

Posted by Brownwich on 27-09-2011 18:13
#3

Second image

Posted by Brownwich on 27-09-2011 18:17
#4

Thank you Stephane. I don't suppose it's possible to get to species level?:)

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-09-2011 18:20
#5

I think there only is lunata in the UK.

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 27-09-2011 18:32
#6

I thought I red "lunata" in the message. Of course, S. lunata.

Posted by Brownwich on 27-09-2011 19:00
#7

Many thanks Paul and Stephane - I was so hoping you might confirm. Very kind!