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!